Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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**Badass Breastfeeding Podcast**

Dianne Cassidy, IBCLC, and Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder, discuss everyday issues surrounding breastfeeding and motherhood, in ways everyone can relate to. This is the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!

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REPLAY - Is Baby Sleeping Through the Night Yet? Sep 15, 2025

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On today’s episode, we discuss sleep from an evolutionary and anthropological perspective. You will learn about sleep stages and why it’s important to know if there are tigers nearby. Don’t miss it.

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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Things we talked about:

The baby registry should be for parents [7:22]

The story of Dr. Jen

Is your baby sleeping through the night? [13:10]

Stage 4 sleep [14:12]

REM Sleep [14:58]

Adults wake 5-8 times a night [15:50]

Benefit to sleeping near mother [22:50]

80% of parents say their 1-year-old has sleep issues [23:32]

Independence [24:46]

Preventing deep sleep [31:15]

Moral implications from normal baby behaviors [32:30]

Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase!

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
Dr. Jen's website (see "infants" link for Is Your Baby Sleeping Through the Night yet? And see "Soap Box" link for other blog posts)

http://www.drjen4kids.com/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
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

Traveling with Breastmilk Sep 08, 2025

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This week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.

Are you planning to travel with your breastmilk? How do you even travel with
breastmilk? Can you fly with it or is it better to drive? Listen in today as Dianne
and Abby break it all down, with the help of a Badass listener.

Things we talked about:

Shout out to Puerto Rico [5:50]
The travel email [10:10]
Dry ice and flying [15:13]
TSA rules for flying [24:28]
Traveling is stressful [33:13]
Milk Stork [33:34]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/102-pumping-and-traveling-with-breast-milk/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/2790/

Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here:
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Follow our Podcast:
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:

AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Plugs, Mastitis & Abscess Sep 01, 2025

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!

Plugged milk ducts, mastitis and abscess. They sound awful. What should you do
if you get one of these, or all of these? Listen to this important episode today so
you can learn what to do if you get a plugged milk duct, mastitis or an abscess.
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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:

Revolution Parenting [1:37]
Question about milk storage [6:07]
Plugs- what are they [10:05]
NO massaging! [13:15]
Feed and pump like you normally would [15:57]
Mastitis [17:05]
The abscess story [20:54]
Don’t be afraid to breastfeed! [34:25]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply-2/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here:

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Follow our Podcast:

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:

AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

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

Getting a Good Latch Aug 25, 2025

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!

Latching. It’s the basis of a good breastfeeding relationship. But how do you
know if your baby has a good latch? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss
latching, what constitutes a good latch and what is a bad latch.

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. You can also add your email to our
list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Latching is where it all begins [9:00]
Painful latch [9:55]
Position for a deep latch [13:27]
Breast support [15:30]
Babies need help [17:38]
Wide open mouth [25:05]
Tight muscles [26:42]
Help with coordination [27:22]
Helping a sleepy baby feed [30:30]
Feeds take longer in the beginning [33:31]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/latch-regression/

Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here:
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Follow our Podcast:
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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 Supplements Aug 18, 2025

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Have you seen advertisements for milk supply supplements? Things like herbal
supplements and lactation cookies? Have you ever wondered if they work? Today
Dianne and Abby discuss supplements, what works, and they breakdown a recent
study for you about a popular herb used for milk supply. Don’t miss this episode!
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. You can also add your email to our
list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!

Things we talked about:
Supplements are all over the internet [8:01]
Medications [10:58]
Fenugreek [13:06]
Placebo affect is real [17:06]
Do you feel like they are helping? [20:50]
The Moringa study [21:38]
Dosage [23:20]
Supplements are not regulated [24:15]
Lactation cookies and brownies [26:17]
Is it truly a milk supply problem? [27:50]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/crushing-breastfeeding-myths-in-2023/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/separation-anxiety/

Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here:
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast:
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Gassy Babies Aug 11, 2025

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Is your gassy baby fussy and miserable? Do they have trouble getting gas out?
This is all perfectly normal, and today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Dianne
and Abby talk about why gas makes babies so miserable and the things you can
do to help.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!
Things we talked about:
If it doesn’t feel right… [7:50]
Gassy babies [9:47]
Crying [12:34]
Foods you eat [15:18]
Formula and Bottles [18:00]
Stuff on the market [22:32]
Things you can do [24:00]
Re-cap [30:56]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-put-in-the-garbage/
Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here:
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast:
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Slow Gaining Babies Aug 04, 2025

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Did your baby gain weight quickly or did they gain slowly? Today Dianne and
Abby talk about babies who gain slower, and how to determine if they need
intervention or not. Don’t miss this informative episode!

Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/triple-feeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/signs-breastfeeding-is-going-well/

AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Body Changes Jul 28, 2025

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Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.

Did you know that you may experience some body changes whole breastfeeding?
Some you may have already noticed, and some might not happen until later.
Listen in today as Dianne and Abby talk about the changes your body might
experience when breastfeeding and what you can do about it.

Skin to skin and bonding [4:15]
Question about feeding on demand with bottles [10:02]
Not getting your period [12:36]
Uterus pain [15:38]
Not feeling full [24:10]
Size changes [25:15]
Weight loss [27:36]
Vaginal dryness [35:32]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/exercise/

Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here:

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Follow our Podcast:

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:

AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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 Trivia Jul 21, 2025

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How much do you know about breastfeeding? Test your knowledge today as
Dianne and Abby do Breastfeeding Trivia! How many will you get correct? Share
your responses with us!

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. You can also add your email to our
list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
The breastfeeding trivia cards [5:43]
Breastfeeding pain T/F [8:50]
Nipple milk openings [9:50]
Breastfeeding as contraception [11:19]
#1 ingredient in milk [13:00]
What is the first milk called? [14:23]
Reflexes [19:41]
Daily extra calories [22:11]
What affects lactation [23:15]
Low m ilk supply [24:00]
Cancer in mothers [25:26]
Expressed milk [26:55]
Mastitis T/F [28:00]
Formula digestion T/F [28:57]
Hormone stimulation [30:22]
Breastfeeding baby poop [31:05]
Breastfeeding frequency [32:00]
Never have I ever…[33:07]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/
Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here:

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast:

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:

AbbyTheuring

https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy

Instagram: @diannecassidyibclc

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

Oversupply Jul 14, 2025

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Oversupply or Hyperlactation. What does it mean to have an oversupply? And
how do you know if you have one? What are the consequences? On today’s
episode, Dianne and Abby talk about what oversupply can mean for you, and for
your baby.

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-we-found-on-the-internet/

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

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