Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Do you know what nursing aversion is?How does it happen, and what can you do about it?We have one of the top researchers in nursing aversion here to tell us all about it. Melissa Morns BHSc, MPH is presently a doctoral candidate at the Australian Centre for Public and Population Health Research (UTS) investigating the experience of those who have feelings of aversion while nursing. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Public Health. Melissa created online community support spaces for pregnant and tandem nursing mothers and those who experience feelings of aversion while nursing. Melissa is passionate about researching this phenomenon; why it happens for some who choose to breastfeed or chestfeed, and what health professionals can do to support this population.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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about: Who is Melissa Morns [6:12]Melissa’s story of aversion [11:158]Lack of understanding [21:29]Disposable breastfeeding [21:57]Breastfeeding as a relationship [24:14]Types of aversion [30:12]Why does it happen? [35:03]The Facebook group for everyone and what you can find there [47:43] Links and contacts numbersBreastfeeding Aversion Support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/407193142696633Mel's Research Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NursingAversionBreastfeedingAversionMel's most recent article on breastfeeding aversion - https://www.womenandbirth.org/article/S1871-5192(19)31082-0/abstractHilary Flower's Adventures in Tandem Nursing - https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInTandemNursingUSA LLL Breastfeeding support - https://lllusa.org/locator/USA National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline - 1-800-994-9662 USA lifeline - 1-800-273-8255Australia ABA 24-hour breastfeeding hotline - 1800 686 268Australia lifeline - 131114Today’s Shout Out is to Voices 4 Birth Justice[20:51]Voices4birthjustice.org*This Episode is sponsored by original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-aversion-creepy-crawlies-when-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~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne C

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Baby Friendly Hospital InitiativeWhat does that mean, anyway?  Did you or will you deliver in a baby friendly hospital?What should you expect?Listen up to get the 10 Steps for Baby Friendly Breastfeeding Support.  Know your options.Because we like knowledge.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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:What is baby friendly? [3:58]How many babies are born in baby friendly hospitals in the USA? [6:26]World wide baby friendly [7:24]Step 1 [12:38]Step 2 [14:18]Step 3 [17:09]Step 4 [21:55]Step 5 [23:10]Step 6 [26:38]Step 7 [29:16]Step 8 [33:42]Step 9 [34:28]Step 10 [35:53] Today’s Shout Out is to Melanated Midwives [20:51]melanatedmidwives.org *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottles-versus-breast/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/ https://www.who.int/activities/promoting-baby-friendly-hospitals/ten-steps-to-successful-breastfeedingSet 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!Big Breasts.  Small BreastsFlat Nipples. Inverted NipplesDoes any of this really matter??You want to listen to this episode to get all the info. The real info.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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Do bigger breasts mean more milk? [3:25]Feeding positions for large breasts [8:49]The Boob Sling [13:11]Sagging breasts [15:19]The C- hold  [19:47]Nipples [21:51]Inverted nipples [25:53]Nipple shields [27:39]All  bodies look different [33:15] Today’s Shout Out is to Black Birth Workers Rock [18:42]Blackbirthworkersrock.com *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bra-fitting-101-with-rumina-nursingwear/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-intervention-tools/ Information about reverse pressure softeninghttps://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/  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!Shaming.  It’s Everywhere.  Have you ever felt like someone was shaming you for your feeding choices? Or anything else?Check out this episode about shaming, and some suggestions on how to deal with 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:This might be a ranting episode [2:56]Shame is all around us [4:09]Barriers [7:49]Nursing in public [11:13]We apologize for our sour attitude about maternity leave [13:24]It’s when they’re born we need the help [16:50]Abby’s IG story [20:38]Should the bullies win? [22:41]Social media [25:41]Changing your parenting experience [30:22]Finding friends with kids the same age is like dating [32:44]Knowledge is power [34:47]Today’s Shout Out is to Melanated Midwives [19:34]IG @melanatedmidwives or melanatedmidwives.org  *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cesarean-births-and-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/118-breastfeeding-myths-that-wont-die/And this cool song~http://foofighters.co/Shame​   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!How does tandem nursing work?Can you breastfeed /chestfeed while pregnant?Do you want the real information, not just mythical, unsupportive garbage?Listen to this episode.  And learn all about tandem nursing and nursing 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: How tandem nursing started for Abby [6:22]What happens to milk supply? [8:45]Is your nursing toddler taking all the nutrients? [10:57]The research about preterm labor [13:18]Sex and tandem nursing [14:55]New baby [21:50]Co sleeping with a toddler and new baby [26:12]Your body knows what it’s doing [32:54Today’s Shout Out is to milk pump @milkpump[19:15] *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling CoachingLinks to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/whats-it-like-breastfeeding-a-toddler/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-aversion-creepy-crawlies-when-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/003-tandem-breastfeeding-breastfeeding-while-pregnant/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/adventures-in-tandem-nursing-hilary-flower/1119944804Set 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!Were you told by someone (anyone) your baby has a tongue or lip tie?Have you ever wondered how common this really is?Do you worry about what will happen to breastfeeding if your baby has a tongue tie?Get your information by listening to this podcast, not a random person who isn’t qualified to help (facebook).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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:The peer groups  [6:19]Don’t have your baby diagnosed over social media [7:43]Exley’s tongue tie situation [10:27]Tongue tie stats [16:30]Jumping to conclusions [21:27]Importance of adequate support [22:46]Non-invasive steps first [24:16]Being over informed [29:25]Speech issues [29:30]Trust your parenting instinct [33:48] Today’s Shout Out is to Shi Shi Rose @shishi.rose [20:08] *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://www.aappublications.org/news/2021/01/01/nce2020-tonguetie010121https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/ 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!Is breastfeeding after cesarean different than breastfeeding after vaginal birth?How many birthing parents end up with a cesarean, anyway?Have you wondered what would happen after you have a cesarean?Learn all you need to know, plus fun statistics.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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: 1 in 3 births [3:54]United States statistics (which state is highest?) [5:28]World wide statistics (which country is highest?) [9:00]WHO statement on cesarean rates [10:28]Indications for cesarean [11:29]Life saving reasons for cesarean [14:20]Planned, unplanned and emergency [14:58]C-sec and supplementing [19:58]Birth plan [22:26]Skin to skin [24:31]Why breastfeeding after cesarean may be more difficult [29:38]Today’s Shout Out is to King Yaa @queerbirthworker [19:12]*This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.simplemost.com/map-shows-rate-c-sections-state/https://www.statista.com/chart/15787/caesarean-rates-by-country/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-2P6x-c08https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/023-effects-of-birth-interventions-on-breastfeeding/https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/badass-breastfeeder/gentle-c-section Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Classes being offered now!Pumping class/return to workhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumping-class-how-breast-pumps-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-144449567545Intro to Solidshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-solids-tickets-144307984065 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 want to get a tattoo?Do you have pierced nipples and concerned that could impact breastfeeding?Were you told you have to wean in order to have surgery?Get the real info here. Now.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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: Dianne’s fun story about J-Lo [4:55]Nipple piercing [10:20]Tattoos [14:57]Healing is the biggest risk [22:24]Contrast dye [25:25]General anesthesia [26:17]Declining surgery due to breastfeeding [28:43]Implants and reduction surgery [30:51] Today’s Shout Out is to @MishapeupLLC [20:25]@purposeiam@parentsyournotalone  *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/body-mods/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 breastfeeding a toddler?Are you afraid your breastmilk turned to water after a year (because you read that on Facebook?)Are you worried your baby will not eat solids because you are still breastfeeding?Stop scrolling Facebook for information.  We have it all right here in this 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Does breastmilk turn to water? [3:03]Making an informed decision and having the right information [5:27]How supply changes [9:02]Milk composition [11:29]Solids and breast milk changes [15:17]Starting solids?  Breastfeed first [22:38]The longer you breastfeed = more benefit [25:46]Abby is still lactating [31:41] Today’s Shout Out is to Ancient Song Doula Services@ancientsong  *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/milk-supply-after-6-months/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-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~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!Badass Breastfeeding PodcastTracy Cassels, PhD is BACK!  This week, Abby talks with Tracy about SIDS, sleep, breastfeeding, and the science behind it all.  You don’t want to miss 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:  If you don’t already know of her, who is Tracy Cassels, PhD?  [4:21]Difference between SIDS and suffocation  [13:20]The infant breathing process (so fascinating!) [15:55]SIDS in different sleep environments [24:03]Resources for professionals [35:10]Precocial mammals?  That’s us! [46:17]Intentionality and sleep environment [57:27]Our babies expect to be close to us [1:02:00]Where to find and follow Tracy [1:18:00] *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.12652https://www.instagram.com/tracycasselsphd/https://evolutionaryparenting.com/https://www.basisonline.org.uk/about-us/  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