Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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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!

  1. 5d ago

    Thyroid Disease and Breastfeeding

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. This week we’re giving away Scrumptious Baby Cream, Hair and Body Baby Wash and Tahitian Hair Oil! Enter at The Badass Breastfeeder social media channels!  Your thyroid can impact many functions in your body, including your milk supply.  How do you know if you have thyroid issues?  And how common is it to have thyroid issues during or after pregnancy?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss thyroid issues, how it can impact your milk supply and what you can do about 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 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 the thyroid idea came from [6:10] What does the thyroid gland do [8:00] What is hyperthyroidism? [10:47] Post partum thyroiditis [19:00] How does this affect milk supply? [24:40] What can be done? [27:00] Supplements [29:24] Symptoms mirror postpartum symptoms [30:40] Things to look for [33:00]      Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!  https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/120-is-your-baby-using-you-as-a-pacifier/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medication-safety/   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/ScottHolmes

  2. Sep 21

    When Baby is Fussy at the Breast

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast 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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  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 https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-family-during-the-holidays-listener-stories/   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

  3. Sep 14

    Society and Low Milk Supply

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

  4. Sep 7

    Breastfeeding Trivia

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Believe it or not, there are more trivia cards!  Join Dianne and Abby today as they do more trivia and talk about why (or why not) the answers are correct.  See how many you can get right!    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: BF trivia cards [6:26] IV fluids [7:40] Engorgement and latch [9:15] Drinking this increases supply?? [11:55] Staying hydrated [15:10] % of babies breastfed [17:00] Baby’s health benefits [19:17] Using mom as a pacifier [25:45] Weight loss [29:20] More health benefits [33:18]   Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-trivia-3rd-round/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-trivia/    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/ScottHolmes

  5. Aug 31

    You Don't Need That!

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!  Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast  Have you seen all the gimmicks out there available for breastfeeding parents?  Everything from gummies to alcohol test strips.  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss several of these products and give you the run down.  They are investigating these products, so you don’t have to! 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: If you’re giving your baby breastmilk, you’re breastfeeding [7:35] Gimmicks and scams [8:40] Gummies [14:20] Alcohol test strips [14:50] Milk quality tests [15:38] Review from the alcohol strips [24:53] Breastfeeding meter [26:41] Bottles [32:07]   Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-products-you-need-and-dont-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/ScottHolmes

  6. Aug 24

    Milk Banking and Donation with Deb Youngblood, CEO of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast  Have you ever wondered how a milk bank works?  What happens to the milk that gets donated?  Can anyone donate?  And of course…how can you donate YOUR milk?  Listen in today and learn more about milk banking and learn how to donate your milk.   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!  HOW TO DONATE If you live in the northeast or want to read stories of others who have donated their milk click here. www.milkbankne.org To find a milk bank near you click here. https://www.hmbana.org/ Things we talked about: Who is Deb Youngblood? [7:53] How banking works [10:36] NEC [20:34] What happens to the milk? [25:26] The village donor milk brings [29:40] Some facts [36:14] Bereaved mothers [40:10] Supporting breastfeeding [44:34] How to donate [48:35]    Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!  https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tattoos-piercings-surgeries-while-breastfeeding/  https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/a-night-in-the-life-of-a-breastfeeding-dyad/   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/ScottHolmes

  7. Aug 17

    Breastfeeding Comebacks

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast  Have you ever had anyone say anything weird to you about being pregnant or breastfeeding?  Are you wishing you had a good comeback for the naysayers?  Well this is the episode for you.  Dianne and Abby asked the internet for comebacks to breastfeeding comments.  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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!  Things we talked about: What is IGT? [7:00] The email behind the episode [9:25] Pregnancy comments [10:45] Birth comments [14:20] Breastfeeding comments [24:45] Comebacks from the internet [25:40]   Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-comebacks-to-breastfeeding-critics/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-in-public-2/   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/ScottHolmes

  8. Aug 10

    Breastfeeding at Six Weeks

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast  Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast You’ve made it to 6 weeks.  Now what?  Today’s episode is all about what to expect at the 6-week mark. Is your baby sleeping better?  Are you feeling physically better?  Have you started pumping?  So many things to consider!  Listen in today to learn more!  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: Winner of the big giveaway [6:00] Indigenous Milk Medicine Week [6:20] Milk supply at 6 weeks [11:43] Growth spurts [14:40] Is your baby sleeping? [18:10] Pumping [26:40] How you feel physically [28:55]     Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/postpartum-mood-disorders/  https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-spurts/   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/ScottHolmes

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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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  • Creator
    Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    546
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
  • Show Website
    Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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