Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Dec 3, 2025 • 39min

Pumping Schedules

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.We have talked about breastfeeding schedules before, but not about pumpingschedules. When should you pump? For how long? What about returning towork? How does that fit into the pumping routine? These questions and more willbe answered today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Pacifier question [4:50]The questions around pumping schedules [8:05]Supply and demand system [10:00]Best time to pump [11:44]How long should you pump for? [16:45]Flanges [22:00]Going too long between pumps [23:41]The. Breast is not empty! [25:57]Milk volume when pumping [29:00]The basics to remember [30:50]Hands on pumping [34:06]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/balancing-breastfeeding-and-pumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Dec 1, 2025 • 38min

Colostrum

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Colostrum is so very important for your baby. But why? Why is this unique liquidgold vital for your baby when they are first born? Listen in today as Dianne andAbby discuss all things colostrum and why being exposed to it is so valuable foryour baby.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Colostrum is uniquely designed [4:45]Jaundice and colostrum [9:30]Blood sugar [14:10]Harmful bacteria [15:20]What’s in colostrum? [27:00]Recent research about allergies [29:55]Colostrum collection [34:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/microbiome-and-poop/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Nov 24, 2025 • 38min

REPLAY - Hunger Cues of Breastfeeding Babies

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDoes it seem like everything your baby does is a feeding cue?  Of course it does.  Tune in today as Dianne and Abby discuss cues, and how to really tell if your baby is hungry.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:Cues are confusing [4:08]IG Message [5:16]Learning your baby [10:07]Rooting [12:29]Sucking fingers [14:05]Open/close mouth [21:20]Turns towards the breast/chest [23:26]Bottle feeding is not easier for babies [24:45]Squirming around/fussiness [26:51]Crying as a hunger cue? [27:39]So how do you tell if baby is hungry? [28:55]Watching the suck/swallow ratio [30:00] 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.This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Code BADASS for 15% off your purchase is already applied at www.fairhavenhealth.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://blog.babycues.com/2020/july/newborn-hunger-cues-explained/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/feeding-and-hunger-cues/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/030-distracted-babies/ 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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Nov 19, 2025 • 32min

Primary and Secondary Engorgement

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Do you know the difference between primary and secondary engorgement? Thisweek’s episode is all about engorgement – what it is and how to manage it,regardless if it is primary or secondary. Don’t miss out on this valuableinformation!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:What is secondary engorgement? [6:46]Delay in milk coming in [10:00]Things that add to engorgement [12:20]What to do about it [14:56]Secondary engorgement [20:20]Engorgement and mastitis [23:50]Pumping extra and oversupply [30 :00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-102/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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Nov 17, 2025 • 36min

Primary and Secondary Low Milk Supply

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Primary and secondary low milk supply. What is the difference between these 2things? Listen in today to learn the difference between primary and secondarylow milk supply and what to do if you think you are dealing with one of theseissues in your own breastfeeding journey.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:What is primary low milk? [8:08]You don’t need to abandon breastfeeding [12:46]Secondary low milk [14:16]Timed and scheduled feedings [17:50]It’s the baby’s fault! [22:45]Tongue tie [24:28]What can you do? [27:20]Combo feeding [29:21]Low Supply Mom on IG [33:34]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/reasons-for-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-your-milk-supply-is-fine/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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Nov 12, 2025 • 35min

Breast Storage Capacity

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Do you know your breastmilk storage capacity? Did you even know that yourbreasts have a breastmilk storage capacity? This could answer all yourbreastfeeding and supply questions. Listen today as Dianne and Abby discussbreastmilk storage capacity, what it is and how to know what your capacity is.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:We haven’t talked about storage capacity in a while [5:00]What is it? [6:00]Has nothing to do with supply or size [6:50]Pumping [10:40]Info from Nancy Mohrbacher [14:30]The magic number [15:25]Return to work [19:20]The bottom line [23:15]Shot glass vs tumbler [26:30]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cavities/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/myths-about-starting-solids/https://www.lknbreastfeedingsolutions.com/articles/storagecapacityhttps://nancymohrbacher.com/blogs/news/the-magic-number-and-long-term-milk-production-parts-i-and-iiSet 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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Nov 10, 2025 • 34min

Vitamin D

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Vitamin D has been a controversy for a long time. Do you need to give Vitamin Dto your baby? Is your breastmilk really deficient? Check out this importantepisode for all the answers, and learn more about iron and zinc too!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Cavities – listener question [5:00]Vitamin D in breastmilk [14:35]Research – D in milk [18:28]Get levels checked [20:20]Iron [23:32]Bioavailable iron in milk [24:26]Zinc [26:24]Academy of BF Medicine Recommendations [27:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cavities/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/myths-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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Nov 3, 2025 • 34min

Foremilk and Hindmilk

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Foremilk and hindmilk has been confusing people for a while now. What does itmean and how can you avoid too much foremilk in your baby’s feeding? Listen intoday as Dianne and Abby discuss the truth behind foremilk and hindmilk andoffer up some tips to ensure a full feeding.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Why foremilk and hindmilk topic? [9:20]Milk changes through the feeding [10:19]Too much milk [12:12]The dairy dilemma [13:14]Lactose overload [21:30]Timed feeds [24:36]Points to remember [28:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/gassy-babies/https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/foremilk-and-hindmilk/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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Oct 27, 2025 • 34min

Cannabis and Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.What do you know about cannabis and breastfeeding? There isn’t a lot ofresearch out there, but this week Dianne and Abby are going to share what theyknow and offer you some guidance when it comes to breastfeeding and usingcannabis or CBD.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Not a lot of information on breastfeeding and marijuana [5:42]THC- what it does [7:30]Potency [8:50]What’s the effect on the baby [14:43]ADHD? Possibly higher rates [19:40]CBD [20:16]What gets on the plan and how that can be harmful [21:28]Should you breastfeed? [22:00]ABM Protocol [27:04]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-and-dumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/alcohol-and-milk-supply/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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Oct 20, 2025 • 35min

Breastfeeding After One Year

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.What does breastfeeding look like after a year? Breastfeeding seems sostructured when babies are young, but what happens after their first birthday?Today Dianne and Abby talk about what breastfeeding will look like after a yearand answer all your questions about how to continue breastfeeding once yourbaby starts toddlerhood.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Questions behind the episode [5:08]What about Bottles? [7:57]Pumping after a year [11:10]What does breastfeeding look like after a year? [16:00]What happens to the milk? [22:53]How long should you continue to breastfeed? [28:16]Boundaries [32:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/setting-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/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from & We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

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