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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This 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!
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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/
Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here:
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
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https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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
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This 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.
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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/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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!
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Do you have life insurance? Or have you ever considered getting life insurance? This week, Dianne and Abby step away from breastfeeding (only for a minute!) and talk with you about something important for the future of your family. Don’t miss this episode Your Family Your Legacy founder Whitney Thompkins!
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Things we talked about:
Whitney Thompkins [6:21]
What is life insurance [9:56]
Who is the demographic? [17:32]
Captive companies for insurance [23:18]
Everyone needs to experience life insurance [31:05]
Whole life or term insurance [35:08]
Talk with an agent who will protect your family [44:50]
How to find Whitney [49:53]
Website
https://www.yourfamilyyourlegacy.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yourfamilyyourlegacy
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/melatonin-in-breastmilk/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-much-milk-does-a-baby-need/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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!
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If someone were to ask you how they can successfully breastfeed their baby, what would you tell them? Today on the Podcast Dianne and Abby offer 5 tips to successfully breastfeeding your newborn baby. Is your favorite tip part of this list? Reach out to Dianne and Abby with your best tips to breastfeeding a newborn!
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Skin to skin [4:54]
Undressing baby for feeds [8:56]
Avoiding bottles [13:02]
Suggestions for caretakers [16:53]
Breastfeed on demand [21:53]
Rest when you can [24:00]
Call a lactation consultant [33:12]
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Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-newborn-behavior/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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!
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Has your baby ever been fussy when you were trying to feed them? And then the next feeding they were fine. What’s the difference? Why is this happening? Today Dianne and Abby talk a little bit about why your baby may have times when they are fussy during feedings and how you can help them to feed better.
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Reflux [5:42]
“Witching” Hour [8:25]
Positioning [11:17]
Doesn’t want to eat / distraction [16:36]
Messages from listeners! [20:58]
Fast milk flow [25:00]
Fussiness during the holidays [27:05]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/?s=reflux
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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
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Join our Patreon Community!
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Breastfeeding after a cesarean delivery? Is it different than after a vaginal birth? Absolutely. But how? Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss breastfeeding after cesarean (listener request!) and how you can get through 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 [email protected]. 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 [3:25]
Rates of c-sec [8:43]
Gentle c-sec- baby to family in the OR [10:30]
Skin to skin time [11:24]
Positioning [17:32]
Squeeze! [19:10]
Hospital tips [23:10]
Baby carriers [28:48]
Abby asked the internet! [32:58]
Delayed milk [36:55]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-stuff-you-need-and-dont-need-in-the-first-year/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cesarean-births-and-breastfeeding/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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
Nursing aversion is a breastfeeding phenomenon that is really not discussed much. There is limited research out there in the world. So, what happens with nursing aversion and how can you get through it? Learn more about it on today’s episode.
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
The message about nursing aversion [6:08]
Melissa Morns research [7:40]
Different from D-MER [10:08]
Hormones [15:44]
The wheel of fortune of feelings [18:00]
Boundaries [22:29]
What can you do to help? [24:55]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/formula-marketing/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-aversion-with-melissa-morns/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/setting-breastfeeding-boundaries/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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!
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The internet is full of great information. But it’s also full of crap. Today, Dianne and Abby share some internet information that is both good and bad. Tied into this episode is also some messages from fantastic listeners like 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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Don’t listen to the internet [6:20]
Dianne’s dental find [6:49]
Take it to the floor [10:14]
Stuff from the CDC website [17:40]
Breastmilk over 1 year and nutrition [20:22]
Reddit [23:38]
Messages from listeners-oversupply and fertility [25:27]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-breastfeeding-myths/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/057-cavities/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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!
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This is a topic that keeps coming up. Cavities. Will breastfeeding cause cavities in your baby’s teeth? Listen today and Dianne and Abby discuss the research behind whether human milk is destructive to human teeth. Don’t miss this episode!
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Abby has messages! [3:20]
Research [5:48]
Bottle vs breastfeeding and cavities [8:04]
Research about soaking teeth [12:55]
Dr. Jay Gordon [14:47]
Introducing sugar to kids [19:43]
Blog from Abby’s page [[25:10]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/tooth-decay/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-60582-w
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/057-cavities/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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
Sleep. We all just want to get some sleep. But what is normal for your baby? This week, we have Rebecca Michi on the podcast-an expert on infant sleep. Learn why your baby is not sleeping and what you should expect with infant sleep.
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Concerns Rebecca hears from parents of newborns [6:01]
How does sleep develop – newborn sleep [9:07]
Babies shouldn’t be sleeping through the night [17:39]
Reducing the risk of SIDS [18:14]
Melatonin [20:14]
6 weeks [22:41]
Having negative feelings [30:35]
Awake windows [35:51]
Tired signals [42:55]
Babies have different sleep needs [46:01]
How to find Rebecca [55:02]
Instagram Page
Facebook Page
Baby and Toddler Sleep Course Members - Facebook Support Group
Slumber Academy Online Sleep Courses
Rebecca's Website
Schedule a Consultation
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/all-about-sleep-with-rebecca-michi/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/
https://childrenssleepconsultant.com
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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!
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Are you looking to get your baby on a schedule but not sure where to begin? Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss schedules and routines, when to start them and tips for making things a little easier.
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
Colostrum [4:13]
Schedules [11:56]
Routine vs schedule [14:22]
Consistency [19:05]
Following your baby [23:36]
Evening routines [25:55]
Pumping [28:29]
Return to work and schedules [31:04]
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/antenatal-hand-expression-of-colostrum/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleep-in-the-4th-trimester/
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.com
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne 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
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