Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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Today, Dianne and Abby are diving into some uncomfortable conversations about breastfeeding—the thoughts and feelings you might have but feel hesitant to say out loud. Have you ever felt like you just didn’t want to breastfeed? Does the thought of breastfeeding in public make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable? You’re not alone! Tune in as Dianne and Abby tackle these topics and more, creating space for the honest conversations that many breastfeeding parents can relate to.

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

Things we talked about:

Having uncomfortable conversations [4:19]

When you don’t like breastfeeding [4:51]

 I want my body back [9:30]

I feel like I’m supposed to breastfeed [15:35]

Regret [23:44]

I’m embarrassed to breastfeed in public [27:35]

How to become a badass public breast feeder [31:17]

You resent your partner [33:14]

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-in-public-2/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-while-pregnant-and-tandem-nursing/

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/ScottHolmes

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 this week at www.originalsprout.com and you’ll receive 40% off your entire order!!

We get so many questions about what you should or should not do with babies and breastfeeding.  Should you burp the baby?  Should you introduce a pacifier?  And when?  Should you pump after a feeding? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss the most popular “should I’s” and give you answers that you can trust.

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

Things we talked about:

Things your baby doesn’t need [8:10]

Burping [9:05]

The diaper story [13:00]

Feeding on both breasts [15:48]

Scheduled feedings [18:19]

Waking your baby every 2-3 hours [22:40]

Pumping after a feeding [25:38]

Haakaa use [28:47]

Nipple shield [30:45]

Pacifiers- do you need one? [32:21]

Dream feeding [35:06]

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/schedules-and-routines/

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

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/ScottHolmes

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

 SPONSOR
Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. This week we’re giving away Scrumptious Baby Cream, Hair and Body Baby Wash and Tahitian Hair Oil! Enter at The Badass Breastfeeder social media channels!

Did you receive some breastfeeding advice that didn’t make any sense?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss some specific breastfeeding advice that you may have heard, and they are ready to tell you where that advice may have come from.  Everything from old wives tales to made up nonsense, find out what is accurate and what is not! 

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

Things we talked about:

Drink more water [10:02]

Eating oatmeal [12:45]

Avoid cold foods [18:08]

Don’t nurse too long [19:52]

Switch sides after XXX minutes [23:36]

Pumping for a certain amount of time [27:04]

Don’t feed too often [28:53]

Empty the breast completely [32:24]

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-toss-out/

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 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

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

SPONSOR
Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. This week we’re giving away Scrumptious Baby Cream, Hair and Body Baby Wash and Tahitian Hair Oil! Enter at The Badass Breastfeeder social media channels!

 Your thyroid can impact many functions in your body, including your milk supply.  How do you know if you have thyroid issues?  And how common is it to have thyroid issues during or after pregnancy?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss thyroid issues, how it can impact your milk supply and what you can do about 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 [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Things we talked about:

Where the thyroid idea came from [6:10]

What does the thyroid gland do [8:00]

What is hyperthyroidism? [10:47]

Post partum thyroiditis [19:00]

How does this affect milk supply? [24:40]

What can be done? [27:00]

Supplements [29:24]

Symptoms mirror postpartum symptoms [30:40]

Things to look for [33:00] 

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

 https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/120-is-your-baby-using-you-as-a-pacifier/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medication-safety/

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/ScottHolmes

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

SPONSOR

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

Has your baby ever been fussy when you were trying to feed them?  And then the next feeding they were fine.  What’s the difference? Why is this happening? Today Dianne and Abby talk a little bit about why your baby may have times when they are fussy during feedings and how you can help them to feed better. 

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

Things we talked about:

Reflux [5:42]

“Witching” Hour [8:25]

Positioning [11:17]

Doesn’t want to eat / distraction [16:36]

Messages from listeners! [20:58]

Fast milk flow [25:00]

Fussiness during the holidays [27:05]

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/?s=reflux

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-family-during-the-holidays-listener-stories/

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

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

SPONSOR

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

Believe it or not, there are more trivia cards!  Join Dianne and Abby today as they do more trivia and talk about why (or why not) the answers are correct.  See how many you can get right!  

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

Things we talked about:

BF trivia cards [6:26]

IV fluids [7:40]

Engorgement and latch [9:15]

Drinking this increases supply?? [11:55]

Staying hydrated [15:10]

% of babies breastfed [17:00]

Baby’s health benefits [19:17]

Using mom as a pacifier [25:45]

Weight loss [29:20]

More health benefits [33:18]

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-trivia-3rd-round/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-trivia/

 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/ScottHolmes

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

 Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

 Have you seen all the gimmicks out there available for breastfeeding parents?  Everything from gummies to alcohol test strips.  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss several of these products and give you the run down.  They are investigating these products, so you don’t have to!

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

Things we talked about:

If you’re giving your baby breastmilk, you’re breastfeeding [7:35]

Gimmicks and scams [8:40]

Gummies [14:20]

Alcohol test strips [14:50]

Milk quality tests [15:38]

Review from the alcohol strips [24:53]

Breastfeeding meter [26:41]

Bottles [32:07]

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-products-you-need-and-dont-need/

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/ScottHolmes

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

 Have you ever wondered how a milk bank works?  What happens to the milk that gets donated?  Can anyone donate?  And of course…how can you donate YOUR milk?  Listen in today and learn more about milk banking and learn how to donate your milk.  

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

 HOW TO DONATE

If you live in the northeast or want to read stories of others who have donated their milk click here. www.milkbankne.org

To find a milk bank near you click here.

https://www.hmbana.org/

Things we talked about:

Who is Deb Youngblood? [7:53]

How banking works [10:36]

NEC [20:34]

What happens to the milk? [25:26]

The village donor milk brings [29:40]

Some facts [36:14]

Bereaved mothers [40:10]

Supporting breastfeeding [44:34]

How to donate [48:35]

 Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

 https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tattoos-piercings-surgeries-while-breastfeeding/

 https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/a-night-in-the-life-of-a-breastfeeding-dyad/

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/ScottHolmes

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

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

SPONSORS

Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!

Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

 Have you ever had anyone say anything weird to you about being pregnant or breastfeeding?  Are you wishing you had a good comeback for the naysayers?  Well this is the episode for you.  Dianne and Abby asked the internet for comebacks to breastfeeding comments.  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 [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

 Things we talked about:

What is IGT? [7:00]

The email behind the episode [9:25]

Pregnancy comments [10:45]

Birth comments [14:20]

Breastfeeding comments [24:45]

Comebacks from the internet [25:40]

Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-comebacks-to-breastfeeding-critics/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-in-public-2/

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/ScottHolmes