Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Happy holidays!  How do you plan on spending the holidays?  Are you feeling anxious about having to deal with family and your baby?  Check out this episode as Dianne and Abby talk about some common holiday issues you may come across.  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:Welcome to the holidays [9:47]Abby’s first Christmas with Jack [11:10]Taking breaks [15:04]Alcohol [21:18]Being safe [24:28]Don’t bother with the test strips [27:00]Food [28:44]People buying your baby stuff [30:00]Unsolicited advice [30:45]Overstimulation [32:58] This episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.This episode is sponsored by Pumpin' Pal! Pumpin' Pal's angled flange replaces the flange that comes with your pump and is the perfect upgrade for your pumping comfort and posture. Use code BADASS for $4 off at www.pumpinpal.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/065-breastfeeding-and-the-holidays/ 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 Did you have specific expectations before having a baby?  What things would be like?  Not just breastfeeding expectations, but expectations overall.  Today Dianne and Abby discuss how expectations can mold what we think our baby should be doing, and what is reality.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:What we grow up seeing [6:40]Cultural norms and expectations [9:06]The “good” baby [12:08]There is way too much information out there now [15:20]The Apps [15:38]When 1 baby is so different than the next baby in the same family [22:56]When do we let babies be babies? [29:35]Breastfeeding expectations [29:41] This week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/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~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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAlcohol and breastfeeding.  What a topic. What are the rules?  Should you pump and dump?  Are there any rules at all?Tune in for the actual science and numbers behind alcohol and breastfeeding.  You won’t believe 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:This is one of the most judgmental topics [3:36]Knowledge is power [6:29]Safety issue, not an alcohol issue [7:10]No one thinks they are more sober than a drunk person [10:14]How much alcohol in a glass of wine? [11:52]How much alcohol is in orange juice? [14:20]Other random things with alcohol [16:45]Making good decisions [23:49]Don’t focus on the alcohol [26:56]Alcohol and milk supply [29:55]Do not dump your milk [31:16]Alcohol test strips [33:31] Today’s episode is brought to you by Lilu! The Lilu Massager+ bra is the first hands-free pumping bra that mimics breast massage, so you can express more milk in less time. Learn more about the Lilu Massager+ bra at wearlilu.com. Join our community and save $10! Use code BADASSBF for an additional $5 off your order.This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/alcohol-and-milk-supply/ the original alcohol episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/024-alcohol-consumption/ https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman/posts/alcohol-and-breastfeeding-happy-holidays-all-from-our-breastfeeding-clinic-in-to/422431411241244/ 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you fallen victim to any breastfeeding rules?  There are so many unnecessary rules about breastfeeding, pumping, sleeping…you name it! Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about some of the common rules that should not be rules.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:People make breastfeeding harder than it needs to be with rules [4:45]Feeding 8-12 times a day [5:47]The apps [7:56]Babies should be on a schedule [9:39]Putting baby in the bed [12:42]Pumping rules [17:00]Pumping and dumping rules [28:18]Diets [31:30]Separating mom and baby [37:09] Today's episode is brought to you by Dianne Cassidy Consulting! Visit www.diannecassidyconsulting.com to schedule your own individual online lactation consultation with Dianne Cassidy, IBCLC! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/formula-marketing/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-bedsharing-sids/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWere you ever told you have to supplement your baby?  How do you know how, how much, how long?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby try to clear up some of the confusion around supplementing.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:If you have to supplement, it doesn’t mean it’s forever [5:53]Supplementing with your milk [7:59]Sometimes supplementing is unavoidable [12:02]Over supplementing [12:38]Using weighed feeds to help [16:04]How is overfeeding an issue? [19:30]The Target story [23:44]Making a decision based on what you want to do [30:00]It’s ok to get help [32:25]There are different options for supplementing [33:20]Everything feels like forever [35:12] This week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dangers-of-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~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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, listen as Dianne and Abby discuss some common breastfeeding misconceptions, what they mean and how to get past them.  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:Misconceptions -kinda like myths but not the same [4:40]The baby sleeps [5:46]Refilling the breast [7:50]The breast is for nurture and nutrition [11:30]Making milk for more than 1 baby [13:56]Medications [22:07]Feedings [27:02]Limiting time at the breast [28:48]Experiencing nipple pain [30:30]When should breastfeeding start [34:28]How often to feed / schedules [37:05]Formula [39:07]Supplementing [39:52] This week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/high-lipase-does-your-milk-smell-funky/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/formula-marketing/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhat is a growth spurt and when do they happen?  What’s the difference between growth spurts and sleep regression? Learn all about your baby’s growth spurts, when to expect them and what you can do about them on today’s episode.  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:How much does your baby grow in a year? [6:11]Don’t confuse growth spurts and developmental milestones [6:35]When do growth spurts happen [8:40]Signs of growth spurts [9:09]Message from IG [16:13]3-6 weeks [17:00]3-6 months [23:42]What you can do [25:59]Dream feeds [28:37]Are sleep regression and growth spurts the same? [32:10]Bottom line [38:12]Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Milk By MomLinks to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/4-month-sleep-regression/https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/baby/growth-spurtsThis week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhat is it like to share a bed with a newborn and a toddler?  Is that even possible? Listen today as Dianne and Abby share stories from the internet about bedsharing with babies and toddlers.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:Lots of internet stories today [6:02]Safety [6:43]Where do partners sleep [8:28]Toddler in the sidecar [12:11]Should toddlers still be waking [15:09]Trying other things first [21:50]Family bed [24:00]Find what works for you [27:53]Do they wake each other? [28:46]Keeping twins together [29:39]Today’s theme – king size mattress!! [37:46] This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/replay-bed-sharing-and-getting-sleep/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastCan you have breastfeeding problems after 4 months?  What can happen?  Today Dianne and Abby discuss problems that can arise when breastfeeding past 4 months of age.  Listen  up and learn some cool new things about 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:What do you do if you have problems after 4 months [7:49]You’re in the minority if breastfeeding past 6 months [11:20]What your baby is doing at 4 months [13:06]What your baby is doing at 6 months [15:40]Distraction [21:50]Solids [24:00]Sleep “regression” [26:50]What your baby is doing at 9 months [35:09]  This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-strikes/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/teething-and-biting/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhat is overactive letdown and how do you know if you have one?  Is it the same thing as oversupply? These questions answered, along with ways to handle overactive letdown on today’s episode.  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:What is overactive letdown? [6:37]You have several letdowns in a feeding [7:50]IG Messages [9:27]Clamping [11:20]Reclining/laid back [12:35]Symptoms [13:47]Not an overnight fix [15:46]Spitting up [16:55]Things you can do [20:20]Signs of forceful letdown [21:35]This is temporary [28:35]When to see an LC [30:53] This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/fast-letdown/https://www.lllc.ca/oversupply-and-forceful-letdownhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/ 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.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