Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Jun 5, 2023 • 43min

Common Newborn Questions

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis!https://babies-and-bumps.com/New parents have a lot of questions.  What if we took those questions and made them a podcast episode?  That is exactly what Dianne and Abby did this week.  Enjoy.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:Where this episode came from [4:49]Baby won’t be put down [6:45]Babies become secure when you respond to their needs [9:15]Gassy babies [9:51]Feeding on both breasts [15:05]When to start pumping [16:18]How long are feeding [20:51]How do you know baby gets enough [24:19]Learning your baby [25:46]Spitting up [26:27]Waking for feeds [32:00]Hands to mouth [35:43]Taking baby off the breast [37:32]Positions [39:11] Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com!This episode is also 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZCEpBX64ZE&t=47shttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-positions/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/042-gassy-babies/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/gassy-babies/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-newborn-behavior/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Here 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
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May 31, 2023 • 40min

Why don’t babies sleep through the night?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis!https://babies-and-bumps.com/Do you worry about sleep?  How much your baby sleeps…or doesn’t sleep?  A podcast listener emailed us with her concerns.  Listen on for more about infant sleep.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:Email from a listener for this episode [3:25]Breast storage capacity [8:06]Finally, the email [9:42]Sleep patterns are inconsistent [14:18]Why is 12 hours the magic number [16:49]Why the milk is easily digestible [22:30]Not all sleep trainers are the same [27:17]Falling asleep independently [29:23]We don’t understand sleep [34:02] 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!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-much-milk-do-your-breasts-hold/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/ 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
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May 29, 2023 • 38min

Does breast size or nipple shape matter?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Do you have bigger breasts and wonder how this whole breastfeeding thing is going to work for you?  Or maybe you have flat nipples and were told that breastfeeding would be really difficult.  Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about different breast and nipple issues and how to breastfeed regardless of what the issue is.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 just the same thing every day for us [6:34]Society tells us all the things are a breastfeeding issue [9:20]Positioning your baby with big breasts [10:00]Making more or less milk [11:48]Fluid retention [14:43]Hand expression [15:37]Nipple shields [19:26]Nipple sandwich [25:28]Storage capacity [27:10]The prop up [32:00]Nursing in a carrier [33:08]Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-much-milk-do-your-breasts-hold/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nipple-shields/https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/nutrition-physical-activity/breastfeeding/reverse-pressure-softening.pdfhttps://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/hand-expressing-milk.htmlhttps://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/inverted-flat-nipples/  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/Scot
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May 24, 2023 • 38min

Tips for Pumping at Work

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastPumping at work?  How about a few tips to make things easier?  If you are back to work, or getting ready to return to work, check out this episode for some time saving ideas.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 logistics of having everything together [8:05]Nursing on demand when home [10:30]Get extra parts [12:01]Know your rights [15:02]Pump room [16:31]Storage [17:44]Cleaning [20:38]Talk to coworkers [22:40]Pump times [23:08]Clothes [24:10]Car pumping and using your time [26:20]Hand pumps and other pumps [26:57]When to start pumping for RTW [28:18]Flange fitting [31:50]Talk to care providers [35:30]  Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/new-pump-law/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/return-to-work/  Set up your consultation with Dianne https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Here 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
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May 22, 2023 • 39min

Traveling as a Breastfeeder

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastPlanning a trip?  Are you traveling with or without your baby?  Are you nervous about how to handle it?  Dianne and Abby cover all the hot topics about traveling while breastfeeding on today’s episode. Don’t travel anywhere without listening.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:Thank you, Detroit! [2:50]Travel at night if possible [8:10]Dianne’s story about traveling with a baby [9:54]You can’t nurse while the car is moving [11:02]You have less control when flying [13:34]You are legally allowed to breastfeed on a plane [15:12]Know the state laws [16:05]Flying [21:39]TSA and breastmilk [22:00]Nursing on the plane [26:34]Traveling without a baby [28:14]Collection cups [30:29]Nursing clothes [33:00]Traveling with milk [34:47] Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/102-pumping-and-traveling-with-breast-milk/ https://shebuystravel.com/breastfeeding-tips/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Here 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
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May 17, 2023 • 39min

Nipple pain with older babies and toddlers

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you having nipple pain again?  Didn’t you think you were done with nipple pain?  Why does nipple pain happen with older babies?  Listen for more information about nipple pain with older babies 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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:You don’t expect nipple pain when baby is older [9:19]Growth [11:07]Teething [12:50]Biting [18:25]Pulling [22:45]Sloppy latch [24:20]Distracted babies [29:04]Get a deeper latch [34:00] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/teething-and-biting/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/030-distracted-babies/   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
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May 15, 2023 • 37min

Baby Led Weaning

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIs your baby ready for solids?  Should you try baby led weaning?  What is it, anyway?  And are there benefits to BLW?  Find out on this week’s episode as Dianne and Abby talk baby led weaning.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 Dr Phil Show [7:34]What is BLW [10:15]Letting your baby decide [11:30]Choking [14:23]Family eating [16:43]Benefits of letting baby self feed [19:40]Independence [19:41]Development [20:42]Appetite control [21:58]Ease [22:55]Variety [23:20]Less expensive [23:55]Family meals [25:50]Combination feeding [26:40]When to start? [29:55]May lower the risk of obesity [32:50] Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/baby-led-weaning https://solidstarts.com/baby-led-weaning/   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
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May 10, 2023 • 40min

High Lipase-Does your milk smell funky?

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 high lipase in your milk?  What is it and what does it mean?  And what can you do about it?  SO many questions but lots of answers on today’s episode.  Check it 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:If baby doesn’t take the bottle, is it the milk or is it the bottle? [6:18]High lipase milk tastes bad - soapy or metallic [11:18]What is high lipase? [12:00]Pumping and storing milk is not a natural thing [15:37]Freezing milk does not stop lipase activity [17:40]What do you do with milk from the freezer that tastes bad [18:50]The milk is not bad, it just tastes bad [20:18]Tasting your milk [20:51]Having a baseline is important [26:09]Scalding your milk [30:06] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/ https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Breast-Milk-Taste-ebook/dp/B00O57LIDC   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
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May 8, 2023 • 46min

Managing Nighttime Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhat is physiologically normal for our babies to do when it comes to eating and sleeping?  Today, Dianne and Abby have the answers.  Learn all about Protocol #37 on today’s podcast.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 article on physiological nighttime behavior [5:30]Clinical protocol #37 [6:50]Breastfeeding IS self-soothing [8:50]Normal infant feeding patterns [10:25]Expressing milk vs direct feeding [13:58]Let’s talk about the sleep [15:30]Increased cortisol levels [17:30]Baby carrying/Baby wearing [21:40]Expectations for sleeping through the night [23:35]Night pumping [26:42]Apps [29:17]Bedsharing/hazardous circumstances [39:15] Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com!This episode is also 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/breastsleeping/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-bedsharing-sids/ https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/Physiologic%20Infant%20Care%20Protocol%2037.pdf   Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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
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May 3, 2023 • 41min

What do our partners go through?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAttend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Partners adapt to having a baby differently than we do.  This week, we hear a partner’s story of life after baby and how they managed the early days; what worked, what didn’t, and what is the new normal. Partners, definitely don’t miss this one.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 this episode happened [5:00]Giving a bottle [6:25]Not enjoying bottle feeding [7:18]The relationship has changed [10:10]You have to be friends [12:55]What can partners do to help? [13:38]Being on the same team [20:35]Handling a crying baby [24:25]We really need you [33:09] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.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/032-partner-involvement/ 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~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

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