

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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Jan 14, 2019 • 27min
073 Is Your Breastfeeding Baby Spitting Up?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey!! Quick!! Get me a burp cloth. Our little guy just spit up all over!” “Honey, what’s wrong with our little guy? Maybe you should call the doctor. Should we be concerned about him spitting up?” “Well, at first I was. But then I listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week, and Dianne and Abby talked all about it. If you are worried, you should listen too!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about breastfed babies spitting up – after feeds, during feeds, when they burp…or whenever. This is something that many babies will do at some point, and I think all mamas worry when their baby spits up. Be sure to listen! 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

Jan 7, 2019 • 26min
072 Twiddling (Messing With the Other Breast While Breastfeeding)
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, as our little guy gets older, he is doing some weird things while he’s nursing”“Like what, honey?” “Well, I was feeding him this afternoon and he reached his hand in to grab the nipple he wasn’t nursing from. I kept trying to redirect him, but it wasn’t working. I’m not sure if this is normal?” “Oh honey, that’s what Dianne and Abby call ‘twiddling’! They are talking about it this week on the podcast. It seems like it’s a pretty normal behavior. It also seems like Abby hates it. You should listen!" This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about nursing behaviors such as nipple twiddling. Have you heard about this? Experienced it? You definitely want to listen.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

Dec 31, 2018 • 28min
071 Overfeeding: Paced Bottle Feeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, how much milk did you give our little guy today when you gave him a bottle?” “Well honey, you left me 2 ounces, but he seemed hungry still so I gave him 2 more. And then an hour later he was still fussy so I gave him another ounce. Then he fell asleep.” “GAH!! That’s too much milk! Honey, you have to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week. Dianne and Abby are talking all about how babies get too much milk when they are fed by bottle. We can’t overfeed our little guy like this! I won’t be able to keep up!” Does this sound familiar?? Dianne and Abby get questions ALL. THE. TIME about babies and bottle feeding pumped milk. If you have ever left your little one with someone else and left a bottle, or if you plan to, this is a must-listen! Here is the link we spoke about in the episode:https://breastfeedingusa.org/content/article/breast-versus-bottle-how-much-milk-should-baby-takeThanks 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!! <br><br>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

Dec 24, 2018 • 35min
070 Breastfeeding to Sleep
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Hey honey, I was at the pediatrician today and the nurse told me that I shouldn’t let our little guy nurse and fall asleep. She said that will start bad habits and I should put him to sleep while he is still awake so he can learn to go to sleep on his own. I feel awful! I have been doing it wrong all this time. Do you think I have ruined everything?” “Honey. No!! Please listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week. Dianne and Abby are all fired up about this. You are NOT doing anything wrong at all!! You’ll understand and feel much better once you listen.” This is a must listen episode! Dianne and Abby are on their soapbox, addressing the hot topic of nursing your baby to sleep. This is something that is talked about so often, and a topic that gets a lot of attention in society and on social media. Let us know what your thoughts are! Here is the link we spoke about in the episode:https://neuroanthropology.net/2008/12/21/cosleeping-and-biological-imperatives-why-human-babies-do-not-and-should-not-sleep-alone/ 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

Dec 17, 2018 • 37min
069 Breastfeeding Incident in Rochester
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, what if someone said something to me while I was breastfeeding our little guy in public? What should I do?”“Honey, why would you be worried about that? You can feed the baby wherever you want!” “I know, but this week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about a situation that happened in Dianne’s town. A dentist shamed a mother for breastfeeding! I don’t know what I would do if that happened to me!” You don’t want to miss this week’s episode! Dianne and Abby detail what happened when a local dentist shamed a mother for breastfeeding in the dental office. You won’t believe what happens! If you have concerns about breastfeeding in public, check out our earlier episodes about NIP or Nursing In Public.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

Dec 10, 2018 • 34min
068 Weaning From Breastfeeding: What To Expect
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, my friend in my moms group is thinking about weaning her little guy. She was asking for advice. I never really thought about weaning. It made me think about how all of that happens. I wonder what she will need to do?” “Honey, tell her to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week. Dianne and Abby are talking about all of that stuff. Actually, she should already be listening to the podcast! All breastfeeding mothers should be!” “I will make sure she does! I am glad there is an episode about this! I think it would be confusing!” This week Dianne and Abby talk about weaning, and all the stuff that goes along with it. Whether you are ready to completely wean, or just wean from pumping, they have all the info you need. 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

Dec 3, 2018 • 35min
067 Breastfeeding No-No's
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, what are you listening to?”“I am listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! This week they are talking about breastfeeding No-No’s.” “Honey, what is a breastfeeding No-No?” “Well honey, it’s something that someone might tell you NOT to do when breastfeeding, when it is actually perfectly safe to do while breastfeeding. You should listen! I remember people telling me all of this when I first started breastfeeding our little guy!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about breastfeeding No-No’s, and why they aren’t true. Don’t fall into the No-No trap! Listen to this episode and become empowered! 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

Nov 26, 2018 • 33min
066 Breastfeeding Fears
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Hey honey, I was just listening to this week’s Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding fears. Guess what? They talked about all the fears I had when I was pregnant and first started breastfeeding. I thought I was the only one with those fears!” “Honey, I know you had a lot of different worries and concerns when our little guy was born. Do you feel better knowing that you aren’t the only one?” “Yes! I feel validated!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about 7 specific fears that breastfeeding women have identified. This list comes from Amy Spangler, from her website babygooroo.com. Are yours on the list? https://babygooroo.com/articles/worst-breastfeeding-fears 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

Nov 19, 2018 • 31min
065 Breastfeeding and the Holidays
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Hey honey, I know we have a big holiday party coming up with my family. Should we get a babysitter for our little guy? Are you planning to go with me?”“Honey, I really want to bring the baby. I listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast today and Dianne and Abby were talking about how to handle holiday parties and events when you have a breastfeeding baby. I am feeling good about it! Let’s go as a family!”This week, Dianne and Abby talk about breastfeeding during the holidays, and any kind of gatherings where you might be around all different people. Definitely a must listen for anyone who is gearing up for holiday parties!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

Nov 12, 2018 • 32min
064 Supplementing For the Breastfeeding Baby
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Hey honey, my friend just had a baby, and her doctor has her supplementing. I feel so bad for her, she is pumping and supplementing and trying to breastfeed. I wish I could help her but I just don’t know what to tell her.” “Honey, you’re in luck! This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about supplementing! You should listen – you will get some great info to share with your friend.”This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about supplementing, why babies might need a supplement to breastfeeding and how to handle the whole situation. Tune in! This episode is full of great information!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


