Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Let’s talk about Dianne’s biggest annoyance when it comes to feeding…OVERFEEDINGTune in this week as we talk about overfeeding and how/why it happens.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:Overfeeding is common! [4:35]Do we understand how to bottle feed? [6:45]Suck reflux is involuntary [7:30]Weight gain [11:48]Daycares/overfeeding [19:40]Crying = more food? [25:40]Overfeeding doesn’t feel good [25:52]Teaching child development [27:50]Finishing bottles = less waste [28:30]Volume of milk [32:40]We aren’t taught babies [33:00]Breakdown of the family unit [35:57] *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Simple Wishes Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/introducing-baby-to-bottles/ https://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com/2014/04/19/is-bottle-feeding-really-easier-for-babies-than-breastfeeding/ https://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/01/31/how-to-prevent-a-breastfeed-baby-from-overeating/https://www.instagram.com/thebadassbreastfeeder/tv/CPWgxaKp3UQ/?utm_medium=copy_linkSet up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Please enjoy this replay from 2019 while we enjoy our Holidays with our families!!“Honey, we were invited to a holiday party.  There is so much mixed up and contradictory information about drinking and breastfeeding.  What is safe?” “Honey, I think it’s safe for our little guy.  But does it do anything to your milk supply?”  “Hmm, I’m not sure.  Luckily, Dianne and Abby are talking about alcohol on the podcast this week.  Maybe they will address all of these concerns!  I’m going to go listen, and then share it with my mom group.  We are always talking about alcohol and breastfeeding – now we will know the answers!”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about alcohol and milk.  This is always a hot topic in the breastfeeding world!  You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!  After you listen, be sure to share!  All your mom friends should have the info too! Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out. Please keep them coming!! Stay tuned because we will have another comment giveaway soon!! Dianne can be seen at DianneCassidyConsulting.com and Abby can be seen at thebadassbreastfeeder.com  Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Let’s talk about combo feeding…What is it?  And what are the reasons behind combo feeding?Tune in this week as we talk about combo feeding (including donor milk!) and how to manage 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:The convo about donor milk [3:00]Stigma around combo feeding [9:25]Triple feeding (WTF is that anyway?) [11:30]Return to work issues [14:26]Why you should continue to breastfeed when you are combo feeding [17:55]Benefits that are not milk related [19:14]Can you mix breastmilk with formula? [21:20]The google trap [24:35]The takeaway message to remember [27:55]The guilty feels [29:08]Combo feeding doesn’t have to be forever [31:20] *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Simple Wishes Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/5-ways-we-are-set-up-to-fail/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-science-of-comfort-nursing/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow our Podcast~• https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~• Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com• Dianne 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!Most parents have heard about Cry It Out (CIO)But have you heard the science behind why CIO isn’t the best choice for babies?Listen this for the science behind the infant brain and what can happen if left to cry.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 book – The Science of Mother Infant Sleep [5:15]Where CIO originated [7:36]What is CIO, and what isn’t CIO [10:50]What does CIO do to the brain? [19:20]Babies figure things out through us [21:50]Sleep training and breastfeeding [25:28]Link between CIO, community and extended family [27:50]Human babies are the most immature mammal [33:00]Final thoughts – you want to hear this! [34:05] *This Episode is sponsored by Zomee and Simple Wishes Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/busting-milk-storage-myths/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/ https://stores.praeclaruspress.com/the-science-of-mother-infant-sleep/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!It’s the episode so many have asked about…Marijuana and breastfeeding.  What do we know so far?Tune in this week to find out 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:What you will get from this episode [5:28]Research – not a lot of answers [8:09]Dose dependent [9:00]Everything passes through the milk [10:50]Oil and edibles [15:20]Info from Dr. Hale [18:25]Safety [ 23:35]We don’t know how much is too much [24:35]Smoking vs formula [27:15]Be safe! [29:36] *This Episode is sponsored by LaVie  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/Fulltext/2022/01000/Marijuana_and_Breastfeeding.11.aspx?context=LatestArticles&casa_token=BDlDE4LjseMAAAAA:DsW1AWNnTkttr6lhYPAr-2X40s8s8t_ZX0TTV7e_NvM9gsBHhv7ylMAhXXcF2KC9TZfHvaCpfsbT8Kh2FNM https://www.scarymommy.com/marijuana-and-breastfeeding/?amp=1 https://www.parents.com/news/cannabis-while-breastfeeding-study/ https://europepmc.org/article/NBK/nbk570616 Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Useless baby items…we’ve all fallen into this trap.Do you have a favorite baby item?  What about a useless item?Listen this week as Abby and Dianne talk about some (funny) useless items that are out there. Get ready.  Some of these are pretty great.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’s opinion of baby wipes [6:22]Alcohol test strips [7:04]Debate about wipe warmers [8:35]The WhyCry (what the hell?) [10:12]Baby food processor [15:28]All the APPS [22:08]Bumper Bonnet [24:55]Jack up your baby [27:11]The Daddle Saddle [29:28]  *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Simple Wishes Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/you-reached-1-year-now-what/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Have you ever worried about your diet when breastfeeding?Most parents wonder if what they are eating is bothering their baby…is this possible?Listen this week and get the real story behind diet and human milk.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 ongoing myth [5:20]The deal with dairy [6:32]Gassy foods and breastfeeding [7:05]Breastfeeding is the thing we are doing, but not everything is breastfeeding related [13:12]Staying focused on solutions [15:27]Where breastfeeding came from? [19:10]Diets around the world [19:44]Fluids [22:28]We make breastfeeding too hard [24:26]Vegetarian and vegan diets [29:02]Focus on yourself [30:42] *This Episode is sponsored by LaVie Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-with-anxiety/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medical-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Have you ever wondered what happens at a lactation consultation?This question comes up a lot…what to expect when you make an appointment with an LCDianne and Abby are talking about lactation consultations, and making sure you get what you need when you have 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: Remember – extra episodes for December! [4:01]What happens at a consult? [9:05]Getting more than 1 opinion [12:03]Show me what you do [14:35]It’s hard to fix what you can’t see [16:00]Talking about your concerns [21:15]Weighed feedings [23:02]If you think you’re not getting good info…you’re probably not [32:36] *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Simple Wishes Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-positions/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Comfort nursing…what’s it all about?Is it ok to comfort nurse?  Is it a bad habit?Tune in this week as Dianne and Abby talk about the science behind comfort nursing.  Yes…the science.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:Should comfort nursing NOT happen? [4:51]Why breastfeeding should NOT be called breastfeeding [6:38]What is happening when they are latched on? [7:42]Science is cool [10:28]Physiological benefits of comfort nursing [12:15]This doesn’t last forever [16:27]Humans are immature [22:18]Lack of access to breastfeeding and community [25:57]Everything baby needs they get at the breast [30:40]  *This Episode is sponsored by LaVie Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/Breastsleeping article by James McKenna referencing imprintinghttps://louisegodincom.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/mckenna_et_al-2015-breastsleeping1.pdfMore about imprintinghttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25919999/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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!You’ve made it a year breastfeeding…now what happens?Can you stop pumping?  What happens with solids?  Do you have to wean?Dianne and Abby are talking about what to expect if you have been breastfeeding for a year.  You know you have all the questions. 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 BIG Announcement [3:15]Weaning age [8:00]Drop the pump! (well, Abby says to smash it) [9:33]What do we do about solids? [12:55]What’s in the milk at a year? [14:20]All phases are intense [18:29]For the baby not interested in solids…[22:15]Longer breastfeeding = more benefit [27:20]Boundaries [29:35]The debate about statistics (thank goodness for Google) [33:19]  *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Simple Wishes Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-breastmilk-changes-with-your-child/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/night-weaning-and-boundaries/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!!  Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast!  Check out Revolution Parenting!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508Follow 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