Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week we are taking a vacation to spend the holidays with our families!  We will be replaying episode 24 Alcohol Consumption and Breastfeeding, our most popular episode.  We will be back next week with an all new episode!“Honey, Is that a white wine you are drinking with that fish and broccoli?! What are you doing? I thought you were a breastfeeder!!”   “I didn’t know!! Is that bad? It was only one glass!”  Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about alcohol consumption during breastfeeding. After you listen, maybe you can relax with a glass of wine!  P.S. There is a difference between having a glass of wine or a beer, and getting trashed. Drinking too much leads to bad decision-making. Please be careful and make good decisions with your baby…And don’t share a bed with your baby after drinking!! And hey, thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Please keep them coming!! Stay tunes because we will have another comment giveaway soon!!  Email questions and comments to thebadassbreastfeeder@gmail.com  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!“Honey, our pediatrician told me that our little guy shouldn’t be eating as much as he is.  And, I saw my OB/GYN today and he said I need to wean if I want to think about having another baby.  I didn’t think that was something I needed to do.  I am not ready to wean him yet, and I didn’t think he was eating too much – until today.  I am so confused.”  “Honey, wait a minute.  Why did the OB tell you that?  We haven’t even talked about having more kids yet.  Don’t even worry about that!  And I’m pretty sure you don’t have to wean.”  “Really?  UGH.  I am just so tired of the mixed messages.” “Honey, I listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.  Did you?  Dianne and Abby are talking about doctors, and how sometimes information can be confusing.”  “HA!!  If Dianne and Abby are talking about doctors and breastfeeding, I’m sure they said more than that.  I will tune in, I bet it will clear some things up for me.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are discussing how information from doctors can be misleading, confusing, and downright incorrect.  How much lactation training do they get anyway??  You better listen to this week’s episode if you want to know more about that! 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!“Honey, at the holiday party tonight my aunt told me that the baby is using me as a pacifier.  She said that he is feeding too often and he is just pacifying and I shouldn’t let him do that.  Am I doing something wrong?” “Honey, not at all.  Before we had our little guy, I may have thought that too.  But now, I know better. I was listening to the podcast yesterday and Dianne and Abby were talking about this exact thing!  I wish you had listened before the holiday party, you would have felt much better about the whole thing.” “I’m going to go listen right now.  I hate doubting my instincts when it comes to our baby. The Badass Breastfeeding Podcast always makes me feel better about that!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about the hated phrase “the baby is using you as a pacifier”.  Where did this come from anyway?  Tune in as Dianne and Abby talk about why this phrase should be ousted from society.  Have you ever felt like this?  Or has anyone ever told you that the baby is using you as a pacifier?  Check out this episode, and then let us know your experience!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!“Honey, I am so glad our little guy didn’t have jaundice.” “Honey, what the heck is jaundice, anyway?  I remember the doctor saying that he looked a ‘little jaundice’, but nothing to worry about.  I never asked what all that meant.” “I’m not really clear on all of it either, but I do know that it can make breastfeeding pretty difficult.  Dianne and Abby are talking about jaundice on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.  It’s pretty interesting, but I also feel upset for the mother and baby they were talking about.  What a journey." “I will have to go listen to it.  I would like to know more about it – what if we need to know for the next baby?” “Next baby???” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are discussing jaundice.  Do you know about jaundice?  If not, you definitely want to tune in and learn more about this.  Did you experience jaundice with your baby?  If so, you definitely want to tune in and listen to the experience one family had with their baby.  As always, we would love to hear about YOUR experience 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!“Honey, my friend just had a baby and she is really struggling.  You should hear the crazy advice she is getting from people!” “Honey, remember when our little guy was brand new?  You were receiving some pretty crazy advice too.”“I know, but I feel like this is worse. Someone told her that some babies will never breastfeed, that they just prefer bottles from the start.  That just doesn’t make sense to me!” “That is weird.  Hmm.  Maybe you should have her listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. Dianne and Abby will help with the crazy things she is hearing.” “You’re right.  I’m going to make sure she listens this week!!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about the breastfeeding myths that just won’t die, no matter how much research is available to contradict these myths that are out there. Listen as Dianne and Abby talk about a select few myths that they find especially annoying.  Do you have any to share?  Leave us a review and tell us about it! 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!“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!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby is honored to interview Nikki Patrick, a mother, writer and survivor. She is talking with us about her mission to reach other survivors, how breastfeeding affected her journey through healing and how she manages as a parent. Nikki is a real-life hero. 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!“Honey, I was talking to my mom today.  I told her that our little guy has been sleeping better this week and she said ‘what a good baby!’ I am a little offended.  I feel like he’s always a good baby. Should I have said something?”  “Honey, I’m sure she didn’t mean anything.  Just forget about it.”  “Honey, really?  You need to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.  Dianne and Abby are talking about how society labels babies as ‘bad’.  Well, I don’t like our baby labeled as BAD!”  “Honey, calm down.  I will listen to the podcast!  Obviously, this is very important to you.  We can talk more about this after I listen!”  Has anyone ever told you that you have a “good” baby or a “bad” baby?  Babies cannot be good or bad!  Listen this week as Dianne and Abby break down the stigma of good and bad babies. 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!“Honey, I just love being with our little guy.  Is that bad? My mom told me that it isn’t good to be too attached.  She said that it will make him too needy.  Should we be teaching him how to comfort himself?”  “Honey, I do not agree with this at all.  I am breastfeeding, and that helps to establish a strong trust for all of us. I don’t understand why we would want to separate him from us.  He’s too young!  Why would we do that?”  “I just want to be sure we are doing the best thing for him.  But I hear so many opinions.  What do you think is the best thing?”“Well, this week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about attachment and how important it is, not just today but for the future as well.  You should listen.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about attachment, bonding, and how gravely important this is to all relationships that form as babies grow into children, teens and adults.  This is an important episode!  Don’t miss it!  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!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, you will meet the amazing Jasmine Marquez, MPH, IBCLC!  Abby had the pleasure of interviewing Jasmine, an IBCLC in Northern California (Bay Area).  Hear all about her experiences, and her new children’s book about breastfeeding! We promise you will love this!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