Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Do you feel touched out, overwhelmed with everything and unsexy?  If you do, you are not alone.  We asked the internet how they feel about it too.  Check out their answers on this week’s 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:Comments from the internet [5:39]Our partner doesn’t necessarily experience a change to routine [8:40]No prep for this feeling [9:30]Pushing buttons and violating boundaries [12:58]Love language [13:33]Communication [14:41]Partners take it personally [16:45]Message from a listener who is not touched out [21:18]Sharing the load [22:53]Our hyper-sexualized culture [27:26]Someone got “thrown to the bin” [32:10]Submitting can lead to resentment [34:17] 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/079-boobs/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/060-breastfeeding-and-sex-drive/  Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastA new law protecting parents at work has passed. The PUMP Act aims to close loopholes in the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law which passed in 2010 that requires employers to provide breaks in non-bathroom private spaces to pump. 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!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. 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastTrying to conceive.  How does this work if you are still breastfeeding?What if you want another baby? Tune in today to hear Dianne and Abby discuss getting pregnant while still 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:Not planning to breastfeed, but listening to a breastfeeding podcast [3:25]The message that started this episode [6:50]Deciding what is priority [8:48]Another listener message [13:20]Spacing babies [20:37]IVF [23:20]Abby’s story [25:10]Practicing boundaries [30:35]What if you don’t want to tandem feed? [33:10] 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!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/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/night-weaning-and-boundaries/  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDid you feel engorged after your baby was born?  How did you manage it?  Dianne and Abby break down what engorgement is, how to manage it and some things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming engorged.  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:Changes to your body [7:10]What is engorgement [8:50]What causes it? [12:23]Mastitis [14:10]Delay of milk [16:12]Managing engorgement [20:20]Ice is key [20:50]What makes engorgement worse? [23:54]Skipping feeds [24:29]Medications and fluids [26:08]Reclining and lymphatic massage [30:08]Lactating breast changes [32:25]Latch issues [33:20] 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://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/nutrition-physical-activity/breastfeeding/reverse-pressure-softening.pdfhttps://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/basicsofbreastmassagehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/mastitis-madness/ 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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastReturning to work can make you feel a bit overwhelmed.  You aren’t alone – most new mothers/parents return to work.  How can you manage it all?  Tune in today for some ideas and tips for returning to work.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:Can RTW even be 1 episode? [6:03]You aren’t alone [11:05]Study regarding RTW [11:08]Paid breastfeeding breaks for the win! [11:35]Message from a listener [14:10]Anxiety comes from not knowing [16:30]When to start pumping [17:08]Using hands on pumping [24:50]Starting bottles [26:11]Always pump if missing a feeding [27:30]Talking with co-workers [31:06]Where to put the milk [37:10]Supply [40:10]Changing pump parts [42:35]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/100-tips-to-pump-more-milk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-breast-pump-hacks/  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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastBenefits to breastfeeding for babies and parents.  There are a lot of them.Listen as Dianne and Abby break down some beneficial reasons to breastfeeding.  I bet you will learn something new. 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:All different kinds of benefits to talk about [7:08]Why breastfeeding is so good for babies’ health [8:25]Osteoporosis [10:44]Breast / ovarian cancer [13:00]Oxytocin [14:10]Saving money – and the controversy [17:30]Weight loss [20:43]Anemia [22:59]Breastfeeding as birth control [24:10]Study from Indonesia regarding fussy babies [26:20]Colostrum can’t be replicated [33:50]Obesity / overfeeding [35:15]Building confidence [36:45]Dental [37:30]Sleep [41:27] 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/cluster-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-impact-of-breastfeeding-on-the-environment/https://kellymom.com/pregnancy/bf-prep/bf-benefits/#lists  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/badassbreastfeedingpodcastPacifiers and nipple confusion.  What’s the deal? Were you afraid to give a pacifier?Listen this week as Dianne and Abby break down the research about pacifiers 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:RTW feedback [3:30]Lots of pacifiers at the hospital where Abby had Jack [8:56]Baby Friendly [10:20]Kids find something for soothing [13:00]NICU/SCN and preemies [15:20]Healthy babies [23:44]SIDS [24:25]Motivated parents [27:23]Problems contributing to breastfeeding [28:30]What Dianne sees in her practice [30:05]Feeding issues [33:20]Cultural [33:59]Therapeutic situations [36:09] Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF15 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS15 for 15% off! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00431-022-04559-9https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/114-the-attachment-effect/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-friendly-hospitals/  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!Check out our Patreon community and all the exclusive content! >> https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHas anyone ever told you to pump and dump your breastmilk? Did you ever wonder where the phrase “pump and dump” even came from?  Listen today and Dianne and Abby talk all about the pump and dump and where this phrase originated.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 pump and dump? [7:00]Too much milk? [8:03]Medications [9:30]Half-life of medications – what does this mean? [11:08]Practice of pump and dump [23:25]Where pump and dump came from [24:05]Procedures [26:57]Looking at the whole scenario [35:18]Smoking [36:02] Today’s episode is brought to you by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS15 for 15% off! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/marijuana-and-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/not-recommended-while-breastfeeding/https://www.mother.ly/baby/baby-feeding-guides-schedules/should-you-pump-and-dump-if-youre-breastfeeding-and-drink-alcohol/ 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Check out our Patreon community and all the exclusive content! >> https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThere’s new information in town about mastitis, plugged ducts and how to treat them.If you have ever experienced mastitis or plugged ducts, or if you are concerned about getting them, this episode is for you.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:Mastitis background [5:00]The new protocol [8:20]Plugged milk ducts [9:36]Ductal narrowing / symptoms [11:10]How to handle plugs [17:12]Some tips for prevention [19:20]Hyperlactation [19:26]Swelling [20:35]Medication [21:22]Lecithin [22:50]Lymphatic massage [23:30]Nipple bleb [24:45]Anxiety [28:12]Waking up with a plug in the morning [33:40]Abscess [35:40]Too much milk/ pumping [38:20] This Episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/https://www.lllc.ca/mastitis-matter-inflammationhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/ 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!Find our Patreon community here! >>https://patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever wondered what is in your milk?  Or how your milk changes from feed to feed, day to day?You will be amazed at some of the things your milk can do. Listen and learn.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 to Abby [7:06]Using a milk collector [8:15]Colostrum [10:32]Fat content in milk [14:22]Iron [16:23]Mature milk [21:13]Parents of males and increased energy [25:06]NOT found in cows [26:27]Vitamin K and fat-soluble vitamins [28:16]Carbohydrates [31:10]At the end of the day, it all evens out [36:19]What does NOT affect composition of the milk [36:52]Baby spit backwash [37:58] Today’s episode is brought to you by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS15 for 15% off!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://familyandconutrition.com/breastmilk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/low-milk-supply-from-birth/ Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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