Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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Defiant Doctor Talk Apr 13, 2020

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Did you ever feel like you were being pressured into making decisions about breastfeeding and parenting? As if what you are doing is wrong?

Do you ever feel like the relationship with your providers is more like an authoritative relationship instead of a partnership?

If yes, you should be listening to this episode. And then send us a message about your experiences.

If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com

Things we talked about:

The basis of this episode, of the podcast as a whole, and of the work we both do [3:05]

We might curse in this episode, so watch out for little ears who may be listening [4:27]

Message from a listener with a question that started this whole episode [4:39]

Doctors as authority figures? [6:45]

Why your baby needs to get off his lazy ass [9:40]

Abby’s talk about authority and her experience [11:30]

Who is the authority about your baby? [17:31]

How much lactation education do providers get? [28:30]

Why do we expect doctors to know it all? Is that fair? [30:38]

Breastfeeding is not only about nutrition for babies [37:35]

Feeling touched out right now [39:13]

We need to change our thinking!! [41:30]

What does the AAP say? [43:40]

Stories for upcoming podcast episodes! [47:45]

Tip of the Week! From smileykylie89 on IG [26:46] and Dariemcc on IG [28:00]

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health

Other episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them out

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/111-touched-out-and-when-to-wean/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/018-co-sleeping/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/092-when-people-tell-you-how-to-breastfeed/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/112-why-breastfeed-beyond-infancy/

Other things we mentioned that we wanted to share

AAP breastfeeding policy

https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/129/3/e827.full#content-block

Follow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Replay - Nighttime Breastfeeding With Tracy Cassels, PhD - Evolutionary Parenting Apr 06, 2020

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This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby talks with Dr. Tracy Cassels, the author at Evolutionary Parenting. You do not want to miss this amazing interview. Dr. Cassels will talk about how evolution plays a role in your baby’s behaviors, and why your baby does what they do as a newborn.

This is such an eye opening learning experience! Sleep questions, behavior patterns…all of this and more. This episode is a little longer than what we usually do, and we hope you enjoy it just as much as we did. We would love to hear your thoughts as well!
Find Dr. Cassels at www.evolutionaryparenting.com and at www.facebook.com/evolutionaryparenting/

Leave us a review and let us know what your favorite part of the interview was!

Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out. Please keep them coming!! Stay tuned because we will have another comment giveaway soon!!

Dianne can be seen at DianneCassidyConsulting.com and Abby can be seen at thebadassbreastfeeder.com

And you can now check us out on Youtube!
Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

COVID-19, Breastfeeding & Birth Mar 30, 2020

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Are you worried about COVID 19 and how this may impact breastfeeding?

Are you trying to figure out how to homeschool your child and breastfeed your baby?

Were you wondering if we would do a COVID episode and what we would possibly have to say?

Wait no longer. Here you go.

Things we talked about:

The elephant (or hurricane, as Abby said) in the room

Breastfeeding during Covid 19 [9:24]

Should you separate from your baby if you are sick? [10:45]

Breastfeeding during emergencies [12:04]

World Breastfeeding Week theme about emergencies [12:04]

World Health Organization (WHO) suggestions [14:15]

Don’t let people come over [15:47]

Resources on the website! And consults with Dianne [17:30]

Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations [20:11]

Jack Newman [20:59]

Separating mom and baby after delivery [22:27]

Home schooling? Handling older babies during pandemic [27:18]

Dianne’s teacher friend has advice [29:44]

Suggestions for small kids - home school ideas [32:44]

Mental health and engagement [35:12]

Gypsyandspice on IG [35:50]

Abby’s words of wisdom as a social worker [37:30]

We are all in this together [39:49]

Tip of the Week! From Isabelle Henderson [18:45]

This episode is sponsored by www.badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episode

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/015-nursing-aversion/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/014-nip-nursing-in-public-part-3/

Other resources mentioned this week

http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/emergencies

http://portal.ilca.org/files/in_the_news/Emergencies/FACTSforHCP.pdf

https://www.unicef.org/emerg/index_50471.html

Follow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Fun Uses for Breastmilk Mar 23, 2020

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Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Have you ever wondered what you could do with breastmilk besides feed your baby?

Have you ever thought someone was nuts when they used their breastmilk to heal a cut?

Have you ever used your breastmilk for something other than feeding your baby?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have to listen to this episode.

If you have been waiting to tell someone about all the things you use breastmilk for, you really need to listen to this episode.

Things we talked about:

What to do with leftover breastmilk!

Lots of talk about breastmilk jewelry!

Making lotion with breastmilk [9:39]

Other medical things [10:20]

~Cuts

~Rashes

~Eye and ear infections

~How does this work??

Breastmilk facials [11:30]

Breastmilk soap [12:15]

Abby almost falls off her chair explaining breastmilk soap [14:02]

Keep breastfeeding through coronavirus!!! (a little side conversation) [17:26]

Tip of the Week! From Rachel Ray 09

Can you use breastmilk that your baby CANNOT drink? [22:00]

~Allergy

~Milk older than a year

~High lipase

Making the most amazing popsicles ever [23:06]

Abby describes the internet and what you should use it for [24:04]

Breastmilk heals a scratch on a puppy [27:04]

How breastmilk helped Abby’s allergy problem [29:23]

What have you used your breastmilk for? Tell us! [34:29]

This episode is sponsored by Milkies

Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episode

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/067-breastfeeding-no-nos/

IFollow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Breastfeeding and Medications Mar 16, 2020

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As a breastfeeding mother, have you ever wondered about medications?

Have you ever been told that you cannot take a specific medication?

Did you ever suffer with pain or illness because someone who is NOT a lactation consultant told you not to take a medication?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should be listening to this episode.

Things we talked about:

Medications and breastfeeding

Benefits of meds vs the risks of not taking it [8:20]

Where do we get the info? Or better yet, where shouldn’t we get info? [10:00]

What drugs are a concern? [10:23]

Drugs you can take when pregnant [11:38]

Variables (because you know there are some) [14:41]

~Metabolizing

~Breastfeeding frequency

~Dosage

~Half life

~Age

Tip of the Week! From Ashley Joy Dosier on Facebook [21:45]

Dianne’s medication soapbox [23:11]

~Not referring

~Stopping breastfeeding

Abby’s ridiculous ear infection story [26:54]

Is your doctor your boss? [30:15]

Self advocacy [31:54]

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Milkies

Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episode

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/052-postpartum-mood-disorders/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/103-post-weaning-depression/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/

Resources for medications:

Lactmed

Infantrisk.com

Medications and Mothers Milk - Thomas Hale

Follow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Guilt With Breastfeeding Mar 09, 2020

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Have you ever experienced “mom guilt”? You know, that feeling of guilt you carry over everything as soon as you pee on the pregnancy test stick? Well, guilt seems to show it’s green, ugly head as soon as anything that has to do with breastfeeding comes up. Wanna talk about it? Tune in for this episode.

Maternal guilt. It feels like it’s everywhere~not just about breastfeeding!

Guilt over weaning? Regardless of what your breastfeeding relationship was like, you may feel guilt over where, when, how, and why you weaned your babe.

We may not have answers for you, but we do offer solidarity on the whole concept of motherhood and all that goes with it.

Tip of the week was by hilljeai from Instagram

Don’t miss the farmer/farming/animal discussion. It’s a keeper.

This episode is sponsored by Abby the Badass Breastfeeder

Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episode

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/062-feeling-guilty/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/099-when-you-dont-like-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/130-clogged-ducts-and-mastitis/

Follow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Breastfeeding and Cavities Mar 02, 2020

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Have you ever been told that you should wean because your baby will get cavities from your breastmilk?

Are you convinced you should night wean because your sugary night-time milk is a toothache waiting to happen?

Well get ready. We are about to punch that theory in the teeth.

If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com

Things we talked about:

Why has breastfeeding become so difficult?? Just a side tirade everyone should listen to.

***the question in everyone’s mind is - why is breastmilk only bad for baby’s teeth at night???***

New information about WHY breastmilk isn’t bad for your baby’s teeth!

We love science.

Breastmilk INCREASED calcium. In teeth. Bam, there you go naysayers.

Here is the links to the studies if you want to check it out~

Aly AAM, Erfan D, Abou El Fadl RK. Comparative evaluation of the effects of human breast milk and plain and probiotic-containing infant formulas on enamel mineral content in primary teeth: an in vitro study [published online ahead of print, 2019 May 23]. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2019;10.1007/s40368-019-00448-2. doi:10.1007/s40368-019-00448-2.

Moynihan P, Tanner LM, Holmes RD, et al. Systematic Review of Evidence Pertaining to Factors That Modify Risk of Early Childhood Caries. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2019;4(3):202–216. doi:10.1177/2380084418824262.

Neves PA, Ribeiro CC, Tenuta LM, et al. Breastfeeding, Dental Biofilm Acidogenicity, and Early Childhood Caries. Caries Res. 2016;50(3):319–324. doi:10.1159/000445910

Nirunsittirat A, Pitiphat W, McKinney CM, et al. Breastfeeding Duration and Childhood Caries: A Cohort Study. Caries Res. 2016;50(5):498–507. doi:10.1159/000448145.

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health

Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episode

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/057-cavities/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/

Follow our Podcast~
· https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

· Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

· Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Dealing With Unsupportive Medical Professionals Feb 24, 2020

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Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!

Have you ever been told something about breastfeeding that may not be true?

Do you feel like you may have received breastfeeding information from someone who is not a lactation professional?

Was this non-lactation professional your pediatrician? Dentist? Pharmacist?

Well, you are not alone.

Things we talked about:

·Examples of bad advice we have heard from professionals[4:35]

oYour baby’s teeth are rotting because of breastfeeding

oYour breastmilk is water now that your child is over a year

oYou have to dump your breastmilk if you take an aspirin

·Lack of education for families [7:10]

·What is the point of this episode? (other than dianne and abby bitching about stuff) [8:54]

·Options~what do you do when you get bad information? [10:15]

oGo to the press

oAsk for a manager

oConfrontation

oEducate them

oSmile and nod

oRoll your eyes

·Who do they work for? [12:45]

oWhen to smile and nod

·Where did your health professional, friend, family member get their breastfeeding education from? [25:18]

·How would you deal with Aunt Sally? [26:20]

·How to prepare for an altercation JUST IN CASE[34:42]

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health

**Look for the Fairhaven Health Giveaway on the Badass Breastfeeder Facebook and Instagram!**

Breastfeeding Tip of the Week is courtesy of @theblublonde from the Badass Community [19:19]

Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episode

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/057-cavities/

Follow our Podcast~

·https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

·Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

·Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Clogged Ducts and Mastitis Feb 17, 2020

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Have you ever had a plugged duct?

Have you ever wondered what the heck a plugged duct is?

Have you ever wanted to put your tit in a teacup?

Worried about mastitis? Well, have we got a podcast for you.

Things we talked about:

Plugged or Clogged ducts

Clogged ducts~what are they and how do the happen? [4:10]
Tit in a teacup -picture on website [6:05]
Heat or ice? [7:35]
New uses for your electric toothbrush and/or your vibrator [8:11]
Recurring plugs...can this happen? [10:20]
Your milk is FINE [11:28]
We definitely need another myth show [12:10]
How many times can Abby say “tit in a teacup” [13:54]
Other creative ways to clear a plug [14:08]
Milk blebs [20:18]

Mastitis [21:40]

Natural remedies or medications?
Recurring mastitis [27:08]
Thrush [31:50]
- Look for a future episode about thrush

The Tip of the Week was from Rachel Dixie Monument [18:41]

This episode is sponsored by Peanut

We didn't have other episodes about plugs or mastitis, but here are a couple episodes that are really good and can give you some badass info:

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/008-schedules/

Some additional really great info on plugs and mastitis

https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/

Follow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Balancing Solids With Breastfeeding Feb 10, 2020

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Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!

Are you getting ready to start solids and you are freaking out because you aren’t sure how to do it?

Were you given very little guidance about starting solids?

Are you questioning how to balance solid foods and breastfeeding? If so, we are glad you’re listening. We may not be that helpful, be we are here for you.

Things we talked about:

*starting solids is an individualized topic and we can’t detail every situation*[3:30}

Where did Abby’s cat go? If you know, send us a review and mention the cat [4:12]
Listener question #1 [4:49]
- When to start solids?
- Confusing guidelines
Whole foods vs prepared baby foods - Abby the Food Saint [8:27]
Should Dianne and Abby really write the baby manual? [10:54]
When to give the first meal [11:20]
How do you know if your baby has had enough solids? [13:22]
Listener question #2 [15:29]
No protocol for giving solids [21:31]
Allergy foods [22:16]
Abby creates a protocol [24:08]
- Start with 1x a day for a week or so
- At about 1 month you get a better idea of what they like and what’s too hard to clean up so you never offer again
Learning curve questions [27:57]
- What time to start giving solids?
- What foods to start with?
- What textures?
- Spoonfeed or baby-led?