Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Oct 13, 2025 • 36min

More Breastfeeding Trivia

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.Dianne and Abby have the trivia cards out again today! Test your breastfeedingknowledge along with them to see where you are. Lots of great questions for youto play along with!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:Call your BF counselor! [4:30]Abby is on the trivia cards [7:45]Clicking during feeds [8:12]Tongue tie stuff [9:35]BF babies are better eaters [11:15]BF as birth control [13:35]BF babies have a reduced risk of??? [16:34]The WHO breastfeeding standards [20:37]Advantages of breastfeeding beyond health [24:10]Formula digestion [25:50]BF Problems [26:45]Mature milk / Hindmilk [29:00]How much milk per feeding in the first 24 hours? [30:20]BF pain [34:24]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-trivia/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-breastfeeding-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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Oct 6, 2025 • 37min

Conflicting Information

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.Chances are you have received conflicting information about breastfeeding afteryou had your baby. How did that make you feel? What can you do about it?Listen in today as Dianne and Abby explore inconsistent information and what youcan do about it.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 got a bad review! [3:26]Taking away informed decision making [10:45]Who can you listen to? [14:12]The books [16:22]Blog from the UK [21:20]Weight gain inconsistencies [23:29]Feeding for hunger or comfort [23:48]Milk storage and newborn behaviors [25:16]Some babies don’t want to breastfeed [28:39]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-newborn-behavior/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/things-you-wish-you-knew-about-breastfeeding/https://www.carolsmyth.co.uk/breastfeeding-resources/posts/2019/august/inconsistent-advice-in-breastfeeding-support-everyone-tells-me-something-different/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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Sep 29, 2025 • 38min

Preparing for Another Baby

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.Are you still breastfeeding and planning on having your next baby? How will thatwork? How does sleep look? Can you tandem nurse? Today Dianne and Abbyanswer these questions and more, getting you as ready as possible for babynumber 2.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:The email behind the episode [7:12]Milk supply with pregnancy [9:44]The chaos of having a new baby [12:15]What Abby did to manage [15:00]Do things you can plan for [20:47]Let the baby have the full breast [23:09]Newborns act like newborns; your toddler might be the challenge [25:00]Figure out what will work for you [26:32]What partners can do [29:13]What’s the bottom line [36:10]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/gassy-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: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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Sep 22, 2025 • 34min

Post Weaning Depression

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.Did you know that you could be at risk for depressive symptoms when you wean?Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Listen to this very importantepisode today and learn more about post weaning depression and how you cantake care of yourself if this happens.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:Different from post partum depression [7:40]Symptoms [8:41]Everyone weans for different reasons [10:59]Article from parents.com [15:00]Causes of post weaning depression [15:35]Tips for coping [20:37]Things to watch out for [28:47]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/weaning-an-infant/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/103-post-weaning-depression/https://www.talkiatry.com/blog/post-weaning-depressionSet 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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Sep 15, 2025 • 41min

REPLAY - Is Baby Sleeping Through the Night Yet?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/On today’s episode, we discuss sleep from an evolutionary and anthropological perspective.  You will learn about sleep stages and why it’s important to know if there are tigers nearby.  Don’t 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.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:The baby registry should be for parents [7:22]The story of Dr. JenIs your baby sleeping through the night? [13:10]Stage 4 sleep [14:12]REM Sleep [14:58]Adults wake 5-8 times a night [15:50]Benefit to sleeping near mother [22:50]80% of parents say their 1-year-old has sleep issues [23:32]Independence [24:46]Preventing deep sleep [31:15]Moral implications from normal baby behaviors [32:30] Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!Dr. Jen's website (see "infants" link for Is Your Baby Sleeping Through the Night yet? And see "Soap Box" link for other blog posts) http://www.drjen4kids.com/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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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Sep 8, 2025 • 38min

Traveling with Breastmilk

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.Are you planning to travel with your breastmilk? How do you even travel withbreastmilk? Can you fly with it or is it better to drive? Listen in today as Dianneand Abby break it all down, with the help of a Badass listener.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:Shout out to Puerto Rico [5:50]The travel email [10:10]Dry ice and flying [15:13]TSA rules for flying [24:28]Traveling is stressful [33:13]Milk Stork [33:34]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/102-pumping-and-traveling-with-breast-milk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/2790/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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Sep 1, 2025 • 35min

Plugs, Mastitis & Abscess

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Plugged milk ducts, mastitis and abscess. They sound awful. What should you doif you get one of these, or all of these? Listen to this important episode today soyou can learn what to do if you get a plugged milk duct, mastitis or an abscess.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:Revolution Parenting [1:37]Question about milk storage [6:07]Plugs- what are they [10:05]NO massaging! [13:15]Feed and pump like you normally would [15:57]Mastitis [17:05]The abscess story [20:54]Don’t be afraid to breastfeed! [34:25]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply-2/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/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 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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Aug 25, 2025 • 37min

Getting a Good Latch

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Latching. It’s the basis of a good breastfeeding relationship. But how do youknow if your baby has a good latch? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discusslatching, what constitutes a good latch and what is a bad latch.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:Latching is where it all begins [9:00]Painful latch [9:55]Position for a deep latch [13:27]Breast support [15:30]Babies need help [17:38]Wide open mouth [25:05]Tight muscles [26:42]Help with coordination [27:22]Helping a sleepy baby feed [30:30]Feeds take longer in the beginning [33:31]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/latch-regression/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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Aug 18, 2025 • 35min

Breastfeeding Supplements

Discover the truth behind breastfeeding supplements like fenugreek and lactation cookies. The hosts dissect a study on moringa's impact on milk supply, separating myth from reality. They emphasize the importance of professional advice while navigating the myriad of products marketed to new mothers. The conversation explores the placebo effect, challenging claims made by unregulated supplements. With a focus on evidence-based support, this discussion helps empower parents on their breastfeeding journey.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 35min

Gassy Babies

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIs your gassy baby fussy and miserable? Do they have trouble getting gas out?This is all perfectly normal, and today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Dianneand Abby talk about why gas makes babies so miserable and the things you cando to help.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!Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Things we talked about:If it doesn’t feel right… [7:50]Gassy babies [9:47]Crying [12:34]Foods you eat [15:18]Formula and Bottles [18:00]Stuff on the market [22:32]Things you can do [24:00]Re-cap [30:56]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-put-in-the-garbage/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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