Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Is or was your newborn really sleepy?Did you think your baby was defective because of how sleepy he was?Did you ever wonder what is normal, when should your baby be more awake?If your baby was sleepy after he/she was born, you should listen to this episode.  And that is probably everyone.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.comThings we talked about:What makes a baby sleepy? [4:20]Waking for feeds [7:33]Tips for waking a sleepy baby [7:53]How often should you wake your baby? [9:41]Keeping baby awake during a feed [12:04]What’s the difference between suck and suckle? Nutritive and non-nutritive suck? [14:14]Jaundice [21:51]Awake time for babies [23:07]Should you wake a sleeping baby?? [25:24]When can you let them sleep longer? [26:02]What are ‘appropriate’ times [29:31]Sleepy newborn babies are normal babies [30:28] Shout out of the week – Birth By Grace [20:35]https://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com  This episode is sponsored by Earth Mama Organics and Kindred BravelyOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/008-schedules/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/088-normal-newborn-breastfeeding-behaviors/Check out this video for great examples of sucks and swallows (starting at minute 2:20)https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=LX1fl8NtTuw&feature=emb_logo Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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!Did you have your baby during the pandemic?Are you about to have a baby during the pandemic?Are you concerned about the mixed messages surrounding breastfeeding and social distancing with a new baby?Everyone has questions about what to do during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Listen to the reality.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.comThings we talked about:Winning the pandemic [5:38]Non-existent lactation support [6:36]The fallout [7:41]Social distance dilemma [12:27]Leading organization that is encouraging distance from your baby [13:16]Don’t touch your newborn for 2 weeks.  WHAT? [14:19]The WHO has opposite recommendations [16:55]Bias?  Who are these messages and regulations meant for, anyway? [17:40]WHO/UNICEF statement [23:50]Research shows breastfeeding is safe [24:06]Difference between CDC and WHO (in case you’re wondering) [28:25]Recommendations [31:16]No evidence to support separation of mothers and babies [32:09]Formula = MONEY [33:29]Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby [34:14]Shout out of the week – The Black Course [22:13]https://theblackcourse.com This episode is sponsored by Eczema Honey and  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/136-covid-19-breastfeeding-birth/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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!Did you and your baby experience the 4 month sleep regression?Is your baby under 4 months but your friends are scaring you about the 4 month sleep regression?Do you want to know they truth about ALL sleep regressions?You sure do. Listen to 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.com Things we talked about:Baby problem or breastfeeding problem? [3:45]Do people even know about baby sleep? [7:02]Abby doesn’t like the word “REGRESSION” [11:15]Babies are not consistent [13:00]4 month sleep regression based on development [13:58]What is an infant sleep problem? [15:16]Self-soothing [23:31]What’s happening with your baby? [24:36]What does the research say about parental response? [29:19]Sensitive and temperamental babies [29:37]What happened when Abby hired a sleep consultant? [30:48]Societal barriers and lack of support [34:30] Shout out of the week – The Birthing Place [21:10]https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/birthingplacebx ·       This episode is sponsored by Eczema Honey and  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/115-does-your-baby-sleep-like-a-good-baby/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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 do you feel about breastmilk substitutes?How do you feel about support for breastfeeding mothers in our society?How would you feel if we tell you that there’s a new product being created to replace breastfeeding?That’s right.  Get ready to be pissed off.f 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 Things we talked about:The BILLIONAIRES (and they still didn’t give that much money) [2:50]What is Biomilq [3:20]Dianne’s opinion [5:41]Info from the Biomilq website [7:14]Abby’s opinion [8:20]Bottom line – breastfeeding doesn’t fit into capitalism [8:48]Marketing [11:52]Cost of Biomilq [14:13]NO duplicating breastmilk [15:00]Risk vs. Benefit [15:30]Most people WANT to breastfeed [22:48]Breastfeeding is not just a way to feed your baby [29:08]Creating a new product instead of addressing the breastfeeding issues at hand [33:15] Shout out of the week – Black Mamas Matter Alliancehttps://blackmamasmatter.org/about/            This episode is sponsored by  Junobie and Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/076-breastfeeding-rules-designed-to-control-you/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalism - Definition of capitalism- an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in a free market Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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!Did you have an idea in your head about how motherhood was going to be?Were you resentful or upset when it did not turn out that way?Do you wonder where these ideas even come from?You must be saying yes to at least one of these questions, because expectations are everywhere.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.comThings we talked about:Abby’s amazing statement on expectations (that she did not make up) [2:54]Deep levels of resentment [6:32]Breastfeeding resentment [7:18]Jack’s brilliance [10:02]Expectations bypass science [12:07]Sleep expectations and where it came from [14:52]Cycle of resentment [20:44]Normal? Reality? [23:48]Does it get easier?  Or does it get different? [24:28]Daycare expectation/ separation from baby [26:53]Pumping expectations [27:40]How to look at expectations in your life [31:39]This week’s shout out!Blacktivist [18:27]This episode is sponsored by  Junobie and Love and FitOther things we talked about:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/101-being-the-perfect-parent/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/053-losing-your-shit/Breastfeeding Class!!  6/25/20https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-what-wikipedia-doesnt-tell-you-about-breastfeeding-tickets-108868203728Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever worried about your milk supply?Have you ever wondered what can actually impact your supply?Do you need reassurance that your supply is GREAT?You definitely need to listen to this week’s episode.  Milk supply is always a hot topic.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.comThings we talked about:Some popular reasons we assume there is a milk supply problem [4:28]Pump correlations? [5:40]DO NOT compare to others [8:19]Bottle feeding norms vs. Breastfeeding norms [10:54]What (if anything) creates milk supply issues? [12:38]Latch issues [14:01]Scheduled feeds[21:12]Medications [26:09]Pregnancy [30:21]This week’s shout out!Mamas Village Fayetteville https://mommasvillage.comThis episode is sponsored by  Fairhaven Health and Love and FitOther things we talked about:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/100-tips-to-pump-more-milk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/Information about Calcium/Magnesium supplement for breastfeeding mothershttps://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/natural-treatments/Breastfeeding Class!!  6/25/20https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-what-wikipedia-doesnt-tell-you-about-breastfeeding-tickets-108868203728Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Instagram accounts of Black lactation consultants, doulas, midwives and advocates - Donate to your favorite accounts! Just ask for their cash app!@blackgirlsbreastfeedingclub @bstereo @mommasvillagefay @mochamamasmilk @theblackcourse @blkbfingweek @jamiimidwife @exbreastyourself @blackwomendobreastfeed @bfma @whatthe.boob @Support_rose @blackmomsbreastfeed @blackmomsblog @doula.vanessa @birthnerds @that_breastfeedingdoula_ny @thelactationtherapist@normalizebreastfeedingofficial @crimson_fig @thenursemilk @blactivist @theblackdoula @t3doulaservices @thearch.app @theintersectionaldoula @thedoulafromthebx @doulamorgane @royallamerebirth@thelactatingmama @themilkmanual @iamksealsallers @boo.b.ltd @blackmamasmatter @chicagobirthworksco @birthmarkdoulas @nursenikkinp @hereweeread @theirthapp @momsrising @momsincolor @breastfeedingincolor @motherhoodrising @projectmotherpath @blklivesmatter @colorofchange @naacp @showingupforracialjustice @civilrightsorg @reclaimtheblock @ethelsclub @unitedwedream @rachel.cargleDocumentaries13th - NetflixAmerican Son - NetflixDear White People - Netflix If Beale St Could Talk - HuluKing in the Wilderness - HBOSee You Yesterday - NetflixThe Hate You Give - CinemaxWhen They See Us - Netflix Chocolate Milk Documentary TED Talks to help you understand racism in America PodcastsAbout RaceDiversity Gap1619Code Switch The Official Watchmen Lynching In AmericaThis Karen HunterGroundings The NodYo, Is This Racist?No Country For Young WomenCome ThroughNo Country For Young Women Dear White WomenCounter Stories BooksThis Book Is Anti-Racist by Tiffany JewelThe BIg Letdown by Kimberly Seals AllersBlack Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding by Katherine BarberFree To Breastfeed by Jeanine Valrie LoganLittle Black Breastfeeding Book by Jacqueline LoisMelanoid Breastmilk by Ariane RandolphBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel TatumThe New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander How To Be and Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiJust Mercy bny Bryan Stevenson The Fire Next Time by James BaldwinFacebook GroupsBlack Moms BreastfeedBlack Pumping MamsNormalize BreastfeedingBlack Women Do BreastfeedBlack Breastfeeding Mamas Circle Black Mothers Breastfeeding AssociationChildren's BooksTen Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem FoxA is for Activist by Innosanto NagaraThe Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Levinson Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La PenaAll Are Welcome by Alexandra PenfoldSomething Happened in Our Town by Marianne CelanoWe March by Shane W. EvansThe Other Side by Jacqueline WoodsonLet's Talk About Race by Julius LesterBlogsRoot MamaMater MeaDonate to Black Lactation Consultants, Midwives and Doulas Websiteshttps://bwhi.org/http://www.napplsc.org/https://www.blackgirlsbreastfeedingclub.com/blank-mpvlehttp://aabnetwork.org/http://www.uzazivillage.org/http://blackmothersbreastfeeding.org/https://blackwomendobreast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Get ready for an amazing interview between Abby and Kimberly Seals Allers.  Kimberly is instrumental in the field of maternal child health and breastfeeding within the black community and among women of color.  Do not miss this inspiring and eye-opening interview!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.comThings we talked about:Who is Kimberly Seals Allers? (other than amazing) [5:18]IRTH App [6:43]Using social media and technology to make change [14:05]Growing up in a racist society [17:25]Pandemic impact on women, birth and breastfeeding [23:00]Separate the act of birth and breastfeeding from the experience of birth and breastfeeding [28:13]Fear as a tool [29:32]Weathering [30:31]Low breastfeeding rates and repercussions [35:12]Silver Lining Playbook conversations [40:35]Things Kimberly is doing [47:00]Black Breastfeeding Week history [51:00]This episode is sponsored by  Badass breastfeeding PodcastOur guest today:http://www.kimberlysealsallers.comSet up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Breastfeeding/Pumping class on 6/6/2020https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-breastpumps-can-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-105591503028Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever had thrush?Are you afraid of getting thrush?Is this the first time you’ve ever heard of thrush, and now you are afraid?If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is your podcast.  Let’s go learn about thrush!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.comThings we talked about:What is thrush anyway? [7:14]Dianne’s dog Kane makes a vocal appearance [8:41]Google pictures of thrush are awful (and mosquito bites) [9:28]Thrush symptoms for mothers [10:08]Medication for babies [12:00]Is it a latch problem? Or is it thrush? [13:30]Can you use the milk? [21:10]Kellymom info about pumped milk [21:50]Herbal treatments [25:38]Postpartum care for mothers is lacking [29:20]Prenatal vs. Postpartum care [32:45]This episode is sponsored by  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/053-losing-your-shit/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/107-pumping-and-dumping-your-breastmilk/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Breastfeeding/Pumping class on 6/6/2020https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-breastpumps-can-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-105591503028Other cool infohttps://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/child/thrush-expressed-milk/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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Did you get stuff for your baby shower that you still haven’t used?Do you wonder why you have 4 different baby seats and 3 different places for your baby to sleep?Do you feel overwhelmed when you step into a baby store?You have to listen to this episode.  If nothing else, for solidarity.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.comThings we talked about:Why don’t we have a sponsor? [5:09]Registry check list [6:53]Baby carriers are essential [10:20]Abby’s babywearing obsession [11:45]The LIST! [16:35]Nesting [18:08]Baby travel - what’s a stroller foot muff? [20:23]Diaper bags for everyone! [22:27]Abby’s baby backpack problem [23:32]Dianne’s favorite ridiculous product [28:39]Dianne’s opinion on the most frivolous product [32:14]What’s a splat mat [33:54]What’s your favorite product? [39:21]This episode is sponsored by  Badass Breastfeeding PodcastOther episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/weight-gain-in-the-breastfeeding-baby/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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.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