

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
Dianne Cassidy, IBCLC, and Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder, discuss everyday issues surrounding breastfeeding and motherhood, in ways everyone can relate to. This is the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!
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Aug 12, 2019 • 34min
Post Weaning Depression
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, I’m worried” “What’s wrong honey?” “Well, we were talking about weaning in my moms group today. Some mothers mentioned that they had depression after they weaned. They didn’t know why, but they talked about feeling different after they stopped breastfeeding. What if that happens to me?” “Honey, don’t worry. But why haven’t we heard about this before?” “No one talks about it!!! One of the mothers said that she listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast and Dianne and Abby are talking about it. I better go see if I can find that episode and listen. I feel like I should know more about this!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about post partum weaning depression. This is a real part of breastfeeding that some women experience and no one talks about it. Take the time to listen and share with other mothers. Let’s bring awareness to this very important topic! 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

Aug 5, 2019 • 34min
Pumping and Traveling With Breast Milk
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, work is sending me on a training. I have to fly across the country and be gone for 3 days. I am excited about the training, but I don’t know how I feel about leaving our little guy.” “Honey, we will be fine. I can handle everything! But wait, what about the milk?” “Well, I was worried about that too. Luckily, Dianne and Abby are talking about traveling and pumping and what to do about all of this on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.” “Perfect! Hopefully listening will make you feel better about traveling. I’ll listen with you! Maybe there is something I can do to help you.” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about pumping while traveling, in particular without the baby. Do you have a trip coming up? There are some great tips in this 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

Jul 29, 2019 • 34min
Being The Perfect Parent
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, why are you crying?” “Honey, I just feel so overwhelmed. I feel like I am doing this whole mothering thing wrong. I want everything to be perfect for our little guy.” “I don’t know. I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast a little while ago. Dianne and Abby are talking about being the perfect parent. I don’t think there is such a thing anymore.” “Honey, I really need to go listen to this episode. Everything just feels so hard for me right now.” The perfect parent. Is there such a thing? Society may think so, but Dianne and Abby certainly don’t. This is a must listen episode for any parent who feels the need to be perfect for their baby is completely overwhelming. 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

Jul 22, 2019 • 33min
Tips To Pump More Milk
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, I know you hate pumping, and I’m sure that doesn’t help. This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are giving suggestions on ways to increase pumping output. Maybe you should listen." “Really? I will definitely listen. I didn’t realize that there was anything I could do to make it better!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about how to increase pumping output and how to make pumping more tolerable. Do you pump? Don’t miss this episode! It’s our 100th episode!! Thank you SO much for listening and supporting breastfeeding. You are all badass!! Watch for our exciting 100th episode contest! 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

Jul 15, 2019 • 31min
099 - When You Don't Like Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, are you ok? You seem kinda sad.” “I don’t know. I am just not enjoying this whole breastfeeding thing. I know it’s supposed to be this great bonding experience and all that, but I am just not feeling it. And on top of that I feel guilty about it.” “Oh honey. I’m sorry. I don’t know if it will help, but there is an episode about this on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. Dianne and Abby talk about this very thing! When you are breastfeeding but you don’t enjoy breastfeeding.” “Really? I think I should listen. Maybe it will help. I thought I was the only one who felt like this. It will be good to know I’m not alone.” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby address the topic of breastfeeding when you don’t like to breastfeed. Yes, this is a real thing! Have you ever felt like this? Be sure to tune in this week for more info! 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

Jul 8, 2019 • 33min
098 - Breastfeeding For Comfort
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, the baby is eating again? Are you sure he’s getting enough to eat? My mom said that she’s afraid the baby isn’t really eating and we are going to be stuck trying to break bad habits.” “Honey, first of all, this is our baby. If he wants to nurse, do you want me to tell him no? He might just be hungry! You need to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. Dianne and Abby talk all about comfort feeding this week.” “Hmm. Comfort feeding? I didn’t know that was something babies would do. Maybe I should listen. I want to be sure our little guy is getting what he needs!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about comfort nursing. From cluster feeding as a newborn to comfort feeding as a toddler, what is ok? Tune in to find out, and gain some confidence in knowing that you are doing the right thing. 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

Jul 1, 2019 • 48min
097 - Hyper Lactation Syndrome With Elisabeth From One Ounce At A Time
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby is honored to interview Elisabeth, one of the winners of the Breastfeeding/Pumping in Public photo contest. Elisabeth is the badass behind One Ounce at a Time, and has donated more breast milk than we can even wrap our heads around. Check out her story!! Dianne and Abby want to thank all the mothers who sent in photos! We are thrilled at how many photos we received. They were all beautiful. 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 And you can now check us out on Youtube! Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Jun 24, 2019 • 34min
096 - Changes After the First Month of Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, our little guy seems to be a little fussy lately. And I have heard you mention that you don’t feel full like you did a few weeks ago. Do you think everything is going ok with feedings?” “Honey, I was worried too. But on this week’s episode of the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby talk about changes that can happen after the first month. They said I wouldn’t feel as full and that the baby may have fussier times.” “That’s pretty interesting. What else did they say?” “Honey, you’ll have to listen for yourself!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby talk about the changes you may see happen in your baby and in yourself after the first month of breastfeeding. Make sure to listen; you could be worried for no reason! 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

Jun 17, 2019 • 34min
095 - Breastfeeding and Pumping as a First Responder, Interview with Courtney
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne is honored to interview Courtney. Courtney is a breastfeeding mom, first responder and podcast listener with an amazing story about how she stayed motivated to pump during some difficult work situations. This is definitely motivating! You don’t want to miss this week’s 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

Jun 10, 2019 • 32min
094 - When Babies Bite The Boob That Feeds Them
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“OUCH!!!!” “Honey, what’s wrong?” “Our little guy just bit me! This is awful! What should I do?” “Oh no. Honey, I was just listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast the other day and they were talking about biting. I didn’t think it was something we would need to worry about already!” “Honey, I need to listen to that episode! I don’t want to stop breastfeeding our little guy! I need help!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about biting, when babies bite, and what to do about it. Have you experienced a biting breastfeeding babe? Or are you scared of your breastfeeding baby now that they have teeth? 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 Holmes


