Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast It can be so discouraging if your baby is not gaining enough weight.  But what’s normal?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss weight gain in the breastfed baby and what you can expect to be “normal” (whatever that means!). Have you experienced this with your baby?  If so, we want to hear about your experience! 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:Weight gain for the baby [3:58]Why we are talking about this today [4:40]What’s normal in the beginning – after birth [7:15]What to expect as the baby grows [12:31]Percentiles [16:19]What to do [22:23]Looking at all the things [25:20]  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-charts-and-percentiles/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-baby-is-not-gaining-weight/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-it-low-milk-supply/  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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast What is your favorite baby item?  What do you think was a waste of money?  Abby asked the internet and got hundreds of responses.  We won’t talk about all of them on the podcast, but we will talk about a lot of them.  Tune in today to hear all about what is the most useful baby product! 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:Message about life insurance [4:58]Abby asked Patreon – what’s useful and what’s wasteful? [12:00]Abby’s favorite item [17:20]Dianne’s favorite item [17:20]Having a diaper change set up [26:10]Lactation consultation [27:47]Abby asked the internet [30:24]Postpartum hotel [31:56]  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/life-insurance-its-not-boring-you-need-to-hear-this/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-stuff-you-need-and-dont-need-in-the-first-year/ 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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Are you planning to return to work before your baby is a year old? What is your plan?  If you are transitioning to work and you are nervous about making this transition, this is the episode for you.  Listen today as Dianne and Abby help answer all the questions about returning to work.   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:Listener question [3:50]Returning to work is a transition [7:40]Breastfeeding is still very important [10:08]Sleep regression [12:55]Abby didn’t go back due to the transition [17:57]The pump [20:25]Paced feeds [22:38]How much milk is needed? [24:26]Test days [27:48]Safe bedsharing [29:06]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can  be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!Paced bottled feeding  videohttps://youtu.be/DXBfebsGKpg?si=dSzidxSB48lO0_Hbhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-someone-else-is-watching-your-baby/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tips-for-pumping-at-work-2/ 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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you wearing a nursing bra that’s uncomfortable?  And what about a pumping bra?  Is this something you are using, or do you manually hold your flanges?  There is not enough time in the world for wearing an uncomfortable bra!  Check out this week’s episode as Abby talks with Amanda, owner of Davin and Adley and designer of nursing and pumping bras.  Don’t miss this! 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:Welcome Amanda! [3:59]When did the ideas start [8:32]Amanda’s first experience with nursing bras [14:00]Adjustability and sizing [16:23]Being prepared ahead of time [21:57]Feeling good about yourself [29:22]The nursing bra hack (it’s not a good one) [41:34]Talking with someone who’s been through it [45:00]Where the name Davin and Adley came from [47:52]Where to find Davin and Adley [49:04]www.davinandadley.com Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/supply-changes-and-breastmilk-content/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/mastitis-madness/ 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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastMedications.  When it comes to breastfeeding and medications, what is safe and what’s not?  Can you safely breastfeed your baby when you are taking a medication?  Today Dianne and Abby talk about some popular medications and whether or not breastfeeding is safe while you are taking them.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:Jury Duty Update [5:44]Message about meds [9:20]Ozempic and meds like this…are they ok for breastfeeding and for you? [16:28]Lotso f meds are safe [21:10]Allergy meds [22:39]The role of the LC [24:38]Half life of a drug [26:12]Things that are not safe [30:10]Alternative meds [31:30]Dosage [35:03]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can  be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-and-jury-duty/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-mental-health-and-medications/ 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.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 

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Have you ever been called for Jury Duty?  What about being called to Jury Duty as a breastfeeding mother?  What can you do about this?  Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss a specific situation and give some tips on what to do if you were to get called to serve as a juror for Jury Duty. 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:Messages with questions [4:24]What is jury duty [10:00]Every state is different [14:08]Abby turned her husband in for jury duty [19:10]FB post from Alabama [22:07]Breastfeeding support is lacking despite recommendations [27:38]Pumping in other countries [32:26]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can  be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/exclusive-pumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-stories-from-badasses/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.coHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!We never seem to get enough sleep – and we never seem to get enough episodes on sleep.This is a presentation from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine on bedsharing.  Listen up and learn what the medical professionals have to say.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:Where this presentation came from [3:56]Message from the UK [6:34]Why human babies want to be close and feed often [8:57]We don’t understand infant sleep [13:37]Does evolutionary biology change? [16:10]What sleeping like a baby really means [18:40]Poor sleep = breastfeeding cessation [23:30]Options given to parents [25:00]Babies in another room [27:40]Are you really someone who promotes breastfeeding if you discourage bedsharing? [30:30]“Never bedshare” messages prevent conversation about the issue [33:598]ABM protocol #6 on Bedsharing [39:44] Today’s episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off!Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.bfmed.org/assets/Ball%20Helen.pdfhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/082-nighttime-breastfeeding-with-tracy-cassels-phd-evolutionary-parenting/https://www.basisonline.org.uk/about-us/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~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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Today, Dianne and Abby are discussing inductions, and what happens if you are induced and separated from your baby.  This can be a very stressful situation, so having the information is important.  If you are expecting to be induced, this is the episode for you.   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 message behind the episode [3:00]Common reasons for induction [4:48]When your body isn’t ready [11:28]When YOU aren’t ready [12:46]Intervention [13:10]Pitocin/Oxytocin [17:37]Skin to skin [21:20]Separation from baby [22:25]Pumping [24:00]Hand expression [25:16]When to supplement? [28:59]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/antenatal-hand-expression-of-colostrum/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pre-term-and-late-term-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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week, Dianne and Abby get into maternal separation anxiety.  What happens when you don’t want to be separated from your baby?  What if it causes you anxiety to be apart?  Dianne and Abby have some tips to help you through it.  Listen in today! 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: Messages with questions [5:13]Let’s get into this episode [13:13]Anxiety is meant to protect us [15:29]Tips to deal with this [18:30]Website – Psyched Mommy [20:12]Identifying it [24:15]Preparation [25:00]Thinking of things positively [26:23]Visualize the negative things having a positive outcome [27:13]Start small [27:50]Write it down [29:10]Practicing acceptance [29:32]If it’s interfering with your life, seek help [31:04]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/separation-anxiety/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-with-anxiety/https://www.psychedmommy.com 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.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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week, Dianne and Abby discuss a research article that debunks the idea of growth spurts.  How do you feel about growth spurts?  Is this a thing?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss the idea of growth spurts, and get their opinion on what happens with your milk supply. 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:Abby’s update on the c-section episode [2:20]The article behind this episode [6:50]Fixed times and growth spurts [8:26]Inadequate milk supply? [11:00]Are we all saying the same thing in different ways? [12:22]Dianne has questions [16:04]Frequency days? [19:55]Feeding on demand and feeling confident [24:09]Having the support you need is important [28:40] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-spurts/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-your-milk-supply-is-fine/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11547328/pdf/nutrients-16-03657.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2VNwDUChaumo2KfH2Mp6no71uFfV1nqc7HAF2WiwTW7chqNCpVFHwwsC8_aem_CoH-iOm37Mve85Fk3BwXjA 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.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