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!

  1. 4d ago

    Replay - Establishing Your Milk Supply

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast This week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. How can you be sure to establish a good milk supply after your baby is born? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss establishing a good milk supply, things to watch for that may interfere with establishing a good supply and some things you can do to help. 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: In pregnancy [7:01] 24-72 hours after delivery [10:20] The more you feed, the more milk you will make [12:18] Prolactin and oxytocin [13:40] Endocrine control and autocrine control [16:57] 8-12 feeds in 24 hours is a baseline [20:00] Taking care of you [25:52] Things that can interfere with establishing a supply [26:38] Things you can do [30:40] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/survival-guide-for-the-4th-trimester/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/delayed-onset-low-milk-supply/ 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

  2. Oct 19

    Uncomfortable Convesations

    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 diving into some uncomfortable conversations about breastfeeding—the thoughts and feelings you might have but feel hesitant to say out loud. Have you ever felt like you just didn’t want to breastfeed? Does the thought of breastfeeding in public make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable? You’re not alone! Tune in as Dianne and Abby tackle these topics and more, creating space for the honest conversations that many breastfeeding parents can relate 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: Having uncomfortable conversations [4:19] When you don’t like breastfeeding [4:51]  I want my body back [9:30] I feel like I’m supposed to breastfeed [15:35] Regret [23:44] I’m embarrassed to breastfeed in public [27:35] How to become a badass public breast feeder [31:17] You resent your partner [33:14]   Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-in-public-2/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-while-pregnant-and-tandem-nursing/   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

  3. Oct 12

    Do I Need To Do This With My Baby?

    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 this week at www.originalsprout.com and you’ll receive 40% off your entire order!! We get so many questions about what you should or should not do with babies and breastfeeding.  Should you burp the baby?  Should you introduce a pacifier?  And when?  Should you pump after a feeding? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss the most popular “should I’s” and give you answers that you can trust. 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: Things your baby doesn’t need [8:10] Burping [9:05] The diaper story [13:00] Feeding on both breasts [15:48] Scheduled feedings [18:19] Waking your baby every 2-3 hours [22:40] Pumping after a feeding [25:38] Haakaa use [28:47] Nipple shield [30:45] Pacifiers- do you need one? [32:21] Dream feeding [35:06]   Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/schedules-and-routines/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/triple-feeding/   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

  4. Oct 5

    Where did that advice come from??

    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! Did you receive some breastfeeding advice that didn’t make any sense?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss some specific breastfeeding advice that you may have heard, and they are ready to tell you where that advice may have come from.  Everything from old wives tales to made up nonsense, find out what is accurate and what is not!  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: Drink more water [10:02] Eating oatmeal [12:45] Avoid cold foods [18:08] Don’t nurse too long [19:52] Switch sides after XXX minutes [23:36] Pumping for a certain amount of time [27:04] Don’t feed too often [28:53] Empty the breast completely [32:24]   Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-toss-out/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/   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. Sep 28

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    550
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
  • Show Website
    Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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