Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, my mom asked how long you plan to breastfeed our little guy. I think she was figuring you would wean him before too long.”  “Honey, I haven’t put a time limit on us.  I guess I wasn’t thinking about your mom’s opinion, since this is between me and my baby.”  “Honey!  Why are you getting so upset?  I was just asking!”  “I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast and Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding babies into toddlerhood, and how societal pushback is making this so difficult for mothers.  There are a lot of benefits to extended breastfeeding!  I bet your mom didn’t know that!”  “Honey, I have no problem if you want to continue breastfeeding.  And I am glad that you are learning more about this so you can help educate others.  This is so important!”   This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding babies past 1 or 2 years, and the benefits that are abundant for both mother and baby.  This is such an important topic!  Society tells us that breastfeeding past infancy doesn’t benefit mother or baby.  Check out this week’s episode and find out why it’s important to keep that breastfeeding relationship going!  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, are you sure?  Maybe you’re just having a bad day.”“I don’t know what I should do.  I just know that I do not want to do this anymore today.  I cannot bear the thought of having the baby on me right now.  I know that sounds terrible, but its just how I feel.”  “Ok honey.  Why don’t you take a break for a while?  Go relax, do something by yourself.  I can look after our little guy.  Go listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast.  Dianne and Abby are talking about feeling touched out, maybe that is what’s happening with you.”  “Touched out?  I don’t know if I even know what that means.  But I’ll listen.  Maybe it will clear some things up for me.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about feeling touched out.  Have you ever felt like this?  So touched out that you didn’t think you could do one more day of breastfeeding?  This is the podcast for you. 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 Holm

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, I am so uncomfortable in this nursing bra and I feel like my clothes don’t look quite right.  The girls in my mom’s group were talking about Rumina.  I haven’t heard of them tough.” “Oh honey, Abby is interviewing Amanda Hall from Rumina this week on the podcast!  I didn’t listen, but I bet that will help with some guidance about nursing bras.” “Fantastic!  I feel like ever since I have been breastfeeding, I haven’t been able to find a comfortable bra in a size that is right.  I can’t wait to listen!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby is interviewing Amanda hall from Rumina Nursingwear, Pump and Nurse Collection.  Tune in to learn more about nursing bras, pumping bras, and how to find the right one!  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 frustrated that I have not lost all my baby weight yet.  Some of the moms at my mothers group are going to start a diet.  I wonder if I should join them.”  “Honey, it’s only been a couple months since our little guy was born.  Do you think a diet is a good idea?”  “I don’t know.  I am not sure what to do.  The latest episode of the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast came out today – Dianne and Abby are talking about body image and losing weight. Do you want to listen with me?  Maybe it can help me make a decision about what to do.”  “Good idea honey.  I think that will help a lot.  Let’s listen to the podcast.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about losing weight while breastfeeding, body image, and all the societal baggage that comes with it.  Have you thought about how your body has changed since having kids?  If the answer is YES, you definitely need to listen to this episode.  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!  Do you remember when my milk came in?  I remember what it was like, but what did you think?”  “Honey, I do remember.  You were so worried but it was all ok.  Why?”  ‘Well, we were talking about this in my parent group today.  One of the new mothers is worried that her milk isn’t coming in well and that she will not be able to breastfeed.”  “Ohh I understand.  Well, did you tell her to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast?”  “I did!  Dianne and Abby are talking about milk coming in this week!  I think it will help her a lot!”  This week, Dianne and Abby are talking about what to expect when your milk comes in, how to identify problems and what to look for.  It can be so confusing to know what is expected in the early days. Check it out!! 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 went to the dentist today and they said I need some dental work done.  They have to give me medicine and the dentist told me I will have to pump and dump my milk for 24 hours.  I won’t be able to feed our little guy.”  “Honey, are you sure about this? That’s kind of extreme.”“Yes, I am not sure what to do.  Dianne and Abby are talking about pumping and dumping milk on the podcast this week, but I haven’t listened yet.  I am so discouraged.” “Well, let’s listen to what Dianne and Abby have to say about pump and dump before making any decisions.  Maybe that will help give us the information we need.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are raging about PUMP and DUMP and all the reasons you should NEVER do this.  If you are a breastfeeding mother, do not miss this podcast!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!“Hey honey, a topic came up at work today that I am hoping you can help with.  People at work know you are breastfeeding our little guy.  One of my co-workers is pregnant and she has to have a c-section.  Would that impact breastfeeding?” “Hmm.  That’s a good question honey. I have talked to a couple of new mothers who had c-sections, but I am not sure about the situations.  However, breastfeeding after a c-section is the topic on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.  I haven’t listened yet, but I’m sure it would be helpful.”  “Honey, that’s perfect.  I will tell her to listen to the podcast for all the information!”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding after cesarean deliveries.  This was a listener request topic!  We would love YOUR input as well!  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 Erika.  You may remember Erika as one of the winners of the Breastfeeding/Pumping in Public photo contest.  She is back this week, as our special podcast guest for Black Breastfeeding Week!  This episode is a little longer than usual, but we hope you love the interview. 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, breastfeeding just doesn’t feel ok.” “Honey, what do you mean? Do you have pain?”  “Umm no.  I don’t know if I can explain it.  When I’m first starting to breastfeed our little guy, I just feel kinda blah.  Kind of sad and empty. It’s been happening for a while, and I don’t get it.  I really enjoy breastfeeding.  I don’t understand why I feel like this.”  “Honey!  This is amazing.  Not that you feel like this, but that you are finally talking about it.  Dianne and Abby have an entire episode about this!  There’s a name for it and everything!  You better go listen!”  Have you ever had some negative-type feelings when you breastfeed?  They don’t last the entire time, but they are there.  This is a real thing!  Check out the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week as Dianne and Abby talk about D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex) and what you can do to help yourself if you are having these feelings.   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