Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever thought about what might cause your milk supply to drop?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss things that can cause low milk supply.  You may be surprised at what’s on the list! 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:Low milk supply can happen [7:20]Not feeding enough [7:43]We need education about normal newborn behavior [13:35]Medications [15:53]Not pumping to replace a feeding [22:51]Stress [31:20]Things that can help [34:23]Return of your period [36:30]Being sick [37:56]Birth control pills [38:22] Today’s episode is brought to you by Milk and Honey Jewelry!  Milk and Honey is a keepsake jewelry company specializing in heirloom-quality jewelry made with your own breast milk. Head to milkandhoney.jewelry and use code BADASS for 20% off your order!  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/stress-and-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/low-milk-supply-from-birth/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-it-low-milk-supply/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are discussing postpartum mood disorders.  Postpartum mood disorders are really common, but it is not talked about enough.  Let’s change that! Listen today to learn more about postpartum mood disorders and learn if you are at risk. 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:How common are postpartum mood disorders? [5:05]Risk factors [7:48]Traumatic birth = higher risk [11:15]Post partum mood disorders are a spectrum [12:00]We are seeing more anxiety than depression [16:26]The Edinburgh for depression [23:10]Postpartum OCD [24:07]Bipolar [24:26]Psychosis [25:07]Partners [29:11]What can you do to help [29:51]Problems with breastfeeding [34:35] Today’s episode is brought to you by Milk and Honey Jewelry!  Milk and Honey is a keepsake jewelry company specializing in heirloom-quality jewelry made with your own breast milk. Head to milkandhoney.jewelry and use code BADASS for 20% off your order!  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/post-weaning-depression/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-birth-impacts-breastfeeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDid you find it difficult to have sex after you had a baby?Were you afraid your sex life would not be the same again?You have to hear the stories from other breastfeeders who felt like this.  You aren’t alone. 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:How this episode came about [3:54]Abby’s story [5:32]First story – sex after c-section [7:37]Second story [11:54]Feeling dry, hormones, and vaginal changes [12:44]Story 3, things are changing [14:25]Story 4, adult breastfeeding [22:06]Story 5 about zero sex [24:05]Bill Clinton sex [25:47]Dianne’s favorite story [27:19]Facebook stories [31:05] This week’s shout out [21:06]@MswrightswayAshley Wright *This Episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely and Fairhaven Health Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/079-boobs/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you have a baby who is interested in everything except for nursing?  Is your baby distracted by everything happening around them?  Don’t worry, it’s completely normal.  But how do you feed a distracted baby? Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss distracted babies and ways to cope.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:Distracted babies at Dianne’s office [6:02]Developmental time – 4 months [9:47]Sleep disruption [10:37]The bedsharing dilemma [13:00]Partner help [14:50]The only way past it is through it [18:28]Baby carriers [22:28]Suggestions to cope [23:34]How long does it last [26:28]Nursing in a carrier [31:20] Today's episode is brought to you by Milk and Honey Jewelry!  Milk and Honey is a keepsake jewelry company specializing in heirloom-quality jewelry made with your own breast milk. Head to milkandhoney.jewelry and use code BADASS for 20% off your order!  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-public/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-after-4-months/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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 Holmes1

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThere’s a survival guide for almost everything.  Well, here is your breastfeeding survival guide for the 4th trimester!  Today Dianne and Abby give you some tips for getting breastfeeding off to a great start and to keep you going through the first few months. 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:Breastfeeding on cue [6:33]Breast storage capacity [11:22]Normal soreness vs. a bad latch [15:28]How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk [23:41]Diaper output [26:46]What should or can you eat? [33:28]You don’t need to drink a lot of water [35:38]  This episode is sponsored by: Dianne Cassidy Consulting  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-the-4th-trimester/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHow can you maintain your milk supply?Or do you really need to worry about this?  Today we talk about how to maintain supply, and situations where you may need to do this.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:Why isn’t this info in health class? [2:49]Should you worry about maintaining supply? [7:28]One of the big parts of maintaining supply [11:08]Keeping the baby close for night feeds [13:45]Supply and demand [14:50]Maintain/Stimulate [17:30]Birth control [18:13]Flange size [21:13]Hands on pumping [28:09]Build a relationship with your pump [32:33]Skipped feeds over time [34:36]Solids, medical procedures, illness, nursing strikes [35:38] Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/overfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/birth-control-and-milk-supply/ http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/articles/2012/6/27/to-pump-more-milk-use-hands-on-pumping.html  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast A few weeks ago, we talked about tips for breastfeeding a newborn.  Today we are talking about tips to breastfeeding an infant.  Will they be the same tips?  Tune in to find out!  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:Over 3 months or so [5:48]Skin to skin [6:12]Feeding on demand [10:39]Feeding is not just about the nutrition [13:46]Be careful what you see on the internet and on social media [21:20]Taking care of you [28:53]Pump if you give a bottle [29:00]Creating a safe bedsharing space [33:19]Call a lactation consultant [35:34] 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. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/all-those-baby-and-breastfeeding-apps/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-magic-of-skin-to-skin/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever heard of separation anxiety?  What causes it?  And how can you help your baby if they are showing signs of separation anxiety?  Today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby discuss separation anxiety, and what to do if you are experiencing separation anxiety with your baby.  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:Alcohol question [3:27]Sign of secure attachment [9:23]Abby’s plant analogy [13:12]Fostering attachment [14:12]Separation anxiety is developmentally normal [17:51]When does it start [20:32]What causes it [21:50]What can you do about it [25:07]Things that can make it worse [30:50] 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. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-the-4th-trimester/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-after-4-months/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIf someone were to ask you how they can successfully breastfeed their baby, what would you tell them? Today on the Podcast Dianne and Abby offer 5 tips to successfully breastfeeding your newborn baby.  Is your favorite tip part of this list?  Reach out to Dianne and Abby with your best tips to breastfeeding a newborn! 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:Skin to skin [4:54]Undressing baby for feeds [8:56]Avoiding bottles [13:02]Suggestions for caretakers [16:53]Breastfeed on demand [21:53]Rest when you can [24:00]Call a lactation consultant [33:12] 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.Today’s episode is sponsored by Mamma’s Liquid Love! Mamma’s Liquid Love handcrafts breastmilk (or umbilical cord, placenta, hair, ashes) jewelry. They’ve crafted over 25,000 pieces in 10 years. Use code BADASS for 10% off you order at www.mammasliquidlove.com.  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-newborn-behavior/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here: https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast: https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Do you think you will ever have to leave your baby with family, friends, or daycare?  Most families will have to leave their baby at some point.   Today Dianne and Abby talk about some important things to remember if you have to leave your baby with someone else.   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!  Things we talked about:It’s hard to. Leave your baby [5:48]It can be hard to say something to people who are watching your baby [8:50]Overfeeding is common [11:42]The daycare report card [16:49]Paced feeding [21:30]How much milk to l eave [26:35]This is not permanent [34:30]Babies taking – or not taking- a bottle [35:40] 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.Today’s episode is sponsored by Mamma’s Liquid Love! Mamma’s Liquid Love handcrafts breastmilk (or umbilical cord, placenta, hair, ashes) jewelry. They’ve crafted over 25,000 pieces in 10 years. Use code BADASS for 10% off you order at www.mammasliquidlove.com.  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/introducing-bottles-to-a-breastfed-baby/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/overfeeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne 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