Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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/Skin to skin is amazing.  But do you know all the benefits? Check in with Dianne and Abby today as they talk about the fantastic benefits of skin to skin for parents and 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:Skin to skin with your partner [5:51]Skin to skin is fascinating [8:22]Is it new [10:22]Some recent skin to skin research [18:10]Heart and lung function [19:02]Stabilization of body temperature [19:35]Regulation of blood sugar [21:05]Initiation of breastfeeding [24:42]Transfer of good bacteria [26:00]Separation distress call [27:35]Relief from pain [29:12]Enhancement of mother/baby communication [30:45]Bonding [32:05]Partner benefits [37:37] 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://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.14754 https://babygooroo.com/articles/10-benefits-of-skin-to-skin-contact https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/skin-to-skin-contact/ https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/the-benefits-of-skin-to-skin  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Pumping and breastfeeding.  Seems to be a delicate balance, right?You can do it.  And we can help.  Listen up today for some tips on balancing pumping and breastfeeding.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:Answering listener question [4:40]There is no wrong [5:20]How do you pump when breastfeeding 12x a day [8:40]Milk catchers (not a hakaa) [11:00]First feed of the day [11:35]Making things convenient [13:20]More stimulation = more milk [14:30]How long to pump [20:18]Comfort [24:02]Getting help [27:00]Things to remember [34:53] 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/oversupply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-daycare/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-breast-pump-hacks/  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

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/Have you ever tried to give advice to someone only to have it thrown back at you?  Or maybe someone gave you advice you didn’t want?  What about when this happens with breastfeeding?  Dianne and Abby talk about being a breastfeeding support person and helping people who may not want to be helped.  Listen for more.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 came about [5:40]Being a lactation support person may not make a difference [9:00]Don’t work harder than the person you are trying to help [9:55]Scenario 1 [11:50]Complaining about something without giving advice [17:04]Scenario 2 [21:26]Expectations [26:23]Scenario 3 [27:50]Being overly supportive [32:37]We want people to feel empowered [33:12]Scenario 4 [34:10]Making an informed decision [37:10] 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/breastfeeding-support-red-flags/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/131-dealing-with-unsupportive-medical-professionals/ 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

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/Do you feel like your baby is constantly nursing?  Are you worried that they are nursing too much?  Dianne and Abby  are talking about the constantly nursing babies and what to expect and how to handle 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:Babies nurse all the time – weirdos [4:02]We are set up for failure with info we receive [4:49]Even when efficient, some babies nurse constantly [6:32]Not a sign of low milk supply [7:25]Sometimes it’s a certain time of day [8:05]Marsupials [9:54]Diaper count [12:32]What do we expect to see [14:47]Newborn nursing [19:50]Babies don’t stick to a schedule or routine [23:15]Babies nurse for lots of reasons [24:00]Apps [24:58]Feeling touched out and overwhelmed [28:10]You are your baby’s person [32:35]  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/cluster-feeding/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIs your baby in daycare?  Are you dealing with a daycare situation that feels overwhelming? You are not alone.  Sending your baby to daycare IS difficult.  We have some stories and tips to help.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 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!Today’s episode is brought to you by Larken! Larken is a line of game-changing maternity and postpartum essentials including nursing and pumping bras! use code BADASS for 10% off at www.shoplarken.com!Things we talked about:The Marsupial story [2:50]Daycare doesn’t know your baby [8:20]Staff turnover [12:38]Stories from the internet [13:13]Infant intake for the day [14:52]Babies don’t need more volume [17:30]The 3 month drop [18:35]Sending exactly what is needed [23:28]Cues [24:25]When Abby left her baby with her parents [30:58]Pumping fresh [34:39]Tips for dealing with daycare [35:07]Consider what breastfeeding is like for your baby [36:16] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/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!Are you ready to start bottles but feeling nervous about it? Or have you already started bottles, but your baby hates it?  Now what?  Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about the when and how of introducing bottles to 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:Messages from 2 exclusive pumpers [3:21]When to start introducing bottles [12:37]Where do you get the milk? [14:56]Who should give the bottle?  [16:27]Paced feeding [23:06]Bottle feeding isn’t easier [25:05]Waiting too long to introduce a bottle [27:00]Childcare and overfeeding and bottle refusal [31:33]What to do if baby won’t take a bottle at all [35:00]Bottles aren’t all the same [37:05]Trying a cup instead of a bottle [38:40] 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!Today’s episode is sponsored by Milkify! Milkify is the concierge breast milk freeze-drying service. Visit www.milkify.me and mention code BADASS for $25 off your first order.  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-bottle-feeding-differs-from-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastBreastfeeding while pregnant…how does this happen?  Should you breastfeed while pregnant?  Is it safe?  Listen up and get all the information you need to breastfeed while pregnant.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:Abby breastfed while pregnant [7:00]Let’s start with misinformation [7:45]Breastfeeding does cause uterine contractions [8:15]It is safe to breastfeed while pregnant [12:35]Nutrients [12:45]Milk supply drops while pregnant [21:02]Nursing aversion [24:13]Roadblocks to nursing while pregnant [29:48]Breastfeeding while in labor [33:54]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!Today’s episode is brought to you by Larken! Larken is a line of game-changing maternity and postpartum essentials including nursing and pumping bras! use code BADASS for 10% off at www.shoplarken.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-aversion-with-melissa-morns/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIt’s been a while since we had a solids episode – so let’s talk about the myths surrounding solids.  Today Dianne and Abby are discussing what is mythical and what is truth around solid foods, and Abby has some info from 1957.  Don’t miss 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:It’s been a while since a solids episode! [5:40]Info from 1957 [6:30]Myth: the baby will sleep [12:57]Myth: start with rice cereal [14:24]Tongue thrusting reflex [16:10]Starting solids at 4 months [19:50]Older babies still need breastmilk [22:27]Allergens [24:04]Myth: vegetables before fruit [26:15]Some vegetables are fruit [30:15]Myth: waiting between foods [32:50]Myth: food should be bland [33:25]Milk [35:20] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF23 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.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/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/starting-solids-with-the-breastfeeding-baby/https://sharonmazel.com/9-myths-and-truths-about-starting-solids/  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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastPumping.  Do you hate it?  Do you tolerate it?  Do you love it?  We asked the internet, and you will want to hear the responses.  Tune in today for validation.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:Dianne and Abby on tour! [2:30]Prenatal pump attitude vs post partum pump attitude [7:20]You do not need to pump to maintain supply [9:28]Messages from the internet [11:07]The need for more pumping support [13:28]Changing pump parts [14:41]Message from someone who loved pumping and why [17:18]Feed the baby not the freezer [24:20]Exclusive pumping for 2 years [27:05]Pumps have changed a lot over the years [29:00]Cleaning ALL THE PARTS [31:52] 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!Today’s episode is sponsored by Milkify! Milkify is the concierge breast milk freeze-drying service. Visit www.milkify.me and mention code BADASS for $25 off your first order.  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/107-pumping-and-dumping-your-breastmilk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-breast-pump-hacks/ 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Do you ever wonder what the heck your newborn is doing?What’s normal and what’s not? And does everything mean the baby is hungry?Learn all about newborn behaviors and learn a little more about what your baby is doing and why.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:Message from a listener with information for the Badasses about TTC [2:55]Dianne starts with crying [8:00]The crying curve [9:00]Dunstan Baby Language [13:58]Fussy after feeds [16:50]Babies don’t like to be put down [18:06]Think about the age [21:20]Babies like rhythmic movement [23:30]Overstimulation [24:07]Newborn reflexes [30:45]Do babies know hunger or full? [33:22]Waking through the night [39:15] Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Motif Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.uerm.edu.ph/Forms/research/HSJ%205.1%20Jan.%20June%202016.pdf#page=6https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/colic/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/088-normal-newborn-breastfeeding-behaviors/  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