Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
506 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 698 ratingsDianne 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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049 Exercise and Breastfeeding
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB“Hey honey, you’re headed to the gym again? Are you sure that’s a good idea? Won’t that impact your milk somehow?” “Honey, I’m just doing some low key activity, just to get moving again. I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast today, and Dianne and Abby said that exercise doesn’t impact milk or milk supply. I won’t overdo it, I promise!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about exercise, and what it’s like to get back into fitness again after you have a baby. Check it out! T...
049 Exercise and Breastfeeding
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, you’re headed to the gym again? Are you sure that’s a good idea? Won’t that impact your milk somehow?” “Honey, I’m just doing some low key activity, just to get moving again. I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast today, and Dianne and Abby said that exercise doesn’t impact milk or milk supply. I won’t overdo it, I promise!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about exercise, and what it’s like to get b...
048 Breastmilk Sharing, Cross Nursing
July 23, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, if I wasn’t able to pump enough milk for our little guy while I am at work, how do you feel about donor milk?” “I don’t know too much about it. Where can I learn more?” “Dianne and Abby are talking about milk sharing on the podcast today. It’s really interesting! I think you should learn more about it!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about the controversial subject of milk sharing. Listen up this week to learn more...
048 Breastmilk Sharing, Cross Nursing
July 23, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB“Honey, if I wasn’t able to pump enough milk for our little guy while I am at work, how do you feel about donor milk?” “I don’t know too much about it. Where can I learn more?” “Dianne and Abby are talking about milk sharing on the podcast today. It’s really interesting! I think you should learn more about it!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about the controversial subject of milk sharing. Listen up this week to learn more! This week’s episode is brought to you by Spand-Ice! You ca...
047 U.S. Breastfeeding News Story
July 16, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey Honey, did you see the recent news story about breastfeeding? It’s getting world wide attention!” “I’m learning about it right now on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! Dianne and Abby are breaking it down. There is so much I never realized!” This week, Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding in the news, and the sometimes-political world of breastfeeding. It’s a part of breastfeeding you never knew existed! ...
046 Breastfeeding Preemies
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, my co-worker’s wife just had a preemie. The little guy is only 34 weeks! My co-worker and his wife are both worried that she won’t be able to breastfeed. What should we tell them?” “Honey, tell them to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! Dianne and Abby are talking about preemies breastfeeding this week!” This week Dianne and Abby are talking about the challenges of breastfeeding premature babies, and how to...
045 Becoming a Breastfeeding Advocate
July 02, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I have really learned so much during my breastfeeding journey with our little guy. What if I became a breastfeeding advocate, or even an IBCLC?” “Honey, there’s always room for another person who supports breastfeeding. What would you have to do?” “Dianne and Abby are talking about it this week on the podcast!” This week Dianne and Abby spend time talking about becoming a breastfeeding advocate, CLC, Lactation Ed...
044 Breastfeeding Supplements
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, what are all these things you picked up at the store? Oatmeal, brewers yeast, herbal supplements…what is all of this stuff for?” “I’m worried about my milk supply and I read that these things can help.” “Honey! Your supply is fine! Look at how well our baby is growing!” Listen this week Dianne and Abby tackle the common concern about milk supply, supplements, and what the truth is behind it all. This week’s ep...
043 Breastfeeding Babies That Won't/Don't Latch
June 18, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the baby really doesn’t seem to want to latch. I don’t think she wants to breastfeed.” “Nonsense! All babies want to breastfeed, that’s what they’re born to do!” This week Dianne and Abby tackle the stressful problem of babies that won’t latch. There are so many things that could be happening here, from birth trauma to tongue ties, but don’t worry, we are here to walk you through it. Thanks for all the reviews on...
042 Gassy Breastfeeding Babies
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the baby is really fussy after you ate broccoli 2 days in a row now. Could that be upsetting the baby’s tummy?” “I don’t think so, Dianne and Abby said that food is rarely the culprit with gassy babies. She’s probably just trying to figure out how to fart! Babies have to learn everything from scratch!” This week Dianne and Abby are discussing gassy babies and putting to rest your worries about what you are eating. S...
041 Breastfeeding Discrimination & Harassment
June 04, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, how was work today?” “It was awful! My boss only let me pump one time and told me I had to do it in the bathroom! Now I am engorged, I’m afraid of getting plugged ducts and I am totally humiliated!” This week Dianne and Abby are discussing workplace discrimination and public harassment. Even though there are laws that protect pumping and breastfeeding discrimination and harassment still happen often. To be violated ...
041 Breastfeeding Discrimination & Harassment
June 04, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB“Honey, how was work today?” “It was awful! My boss only let me pump one time and told me I had to do it in the bathroom! Now I am engorged, I’m afraid of getting plugged ducts and I am totally humiliated!” This week Dianne and Abby are discussing workplace discrimination and public harassment. Even though there are laws that protect pumping and breastfeeding discrimination and harassment still happen often. To be violated in this way can scar a breastfeeder for like and make them feel...
040 - Oversupply, When You Make Too Much Breastmilk
May 28, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey! I think someone spilled something in the bed. There is a huge wet spot.” “No, it’s just my boobs. They are leaking milk like a fountain. The baby is even having trouble feeding!” This week Dianne and Abby are soaking up all your extra milk. We’ll answer all the questions, “Why does oversupply happen? How can I deal with it? How can I help my baby feed?” You’re not stuck with a soaking wet baby forever, we promise. ...
040 - Oversupply, When You Make Too Much Breastmilk
May 28, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB“Honey! I think someone spilled something in the bed. There is a huge wet spot.” “No, it’s just my boobs. They are leaking milk like a fountain. The baby is even having trouble feeding!” This week Dianne and Abby are soaking up all your extra milk. We’ll answer all the questions, “Why does oversupply happen? How can I deal with it? How can I help my baby feed?” You’re not stuck with a soaking wet baby forever, we promise. Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out....
039 - When the Breastfed Baby Refuses Bottles
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey! I tried to feed the baby a bottle while you were out and she wouldn’t take it! I tried everything!” “It’s OK! Don’t worry. It’s not uncommon for babies to refuse a bottle. Dianne and Abby have some great tips for helping our baby figure this out.” This week Dianne and Abby are answering your burning question, “How in the world do I get my baby to take a bottle?” Don’t fret just yet. You have enough to worry about, l...
038 Breastfeeding Boundaries
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MB“Honey, you’ve been breastfeeding for a long time now. You seemed a bit stressed out. It’s OK to wean now.” “You’re right, I could wean, but I was hoping to keep breastfeeding. I need a plan to keep going while maintaining my sanity. I see Dianne and Abby are talking about boundaries today. I bet they can help!” Yes, we can help you continue to breastfeed and meet your personal goals. It’s totally normal to want to have some boundaries for yourself. Boundaries can help you avoid weanin...
038 Breastfeeding Boundaries
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, you’ve been breastfeeding for a long time now. You seemed a bit stressed out. It’s OK to wean now.” “You’re right, I could wean, but I was hoping to keep breastfeeding. I need a plan to keep going while maintaining my sanity. I see Dianne and Abby are talking about boundaries today. I bet they can help!” Yes, we can help you continue to breastfeed and meet your personal goals. It’s totally normal to want to have som...
037 Body Changes While Breastfeeding
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, why are you squirming so much in your seat?” “My vagina is itchy! But don’t worry, it’s a normal body change that comes with all the hormones of having and breastfeeding our baby!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss body changes that come with breastfeeding. Everything from engorged breasts to vaginal dryness to uterine contractions. We’re letting it all hang out. Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They ...
036 Breastfeeding Multiples
April 30, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I’m so happy we are having twins! But I heard someone say that you won't make enough milk to breastfeed them.” “Not true! Dianne and Abby said that breastfeeding multiples is just as possible as breastfeeding a singleton! My body will produce as much milk as needed!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby crush some more myths. This time about breastfeeding multiples. Your body will absolutely make enough milk for your...
035 Cow's Milk Versus Breastmilk
April 23, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, don’t you think it’s time we switched our baby to cow’s milk? She is 1 year old now and we want to make sure she has all the fat and vitamin D she needs!” “Yeah, if she were a baby cow that would definitely be what we should do! Actually Dianne and Abby said that cow’s milk is never necessary and my breastmilk is tailor-made to meet her every need at every age!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss cow’s milk...
034 Nipple Confusion for Breastfed Baby
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, did you put that pacifier in the baby’s mouth? Didn’t the doctor tell you NOT to give that to the baby?” “Yeah, he did, but he can suck it!! Dianne and Abby have me feel much more secure in our breastfeeding relationship and now I know that not even a pacifier can mess this up! What a relief!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss nipple confusion. As long as you are focusing on breastfeeding on demand you can...
033 Birth Trauma Effects on Breastfeeding and Beyond
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, birth trauma is real and it’s OK to be upset when someone tells you that you should be happy that you at least had a healthy baby.” “Really? But I feel so guilty for being upset about how the birth went. I’m even nervous about having another baby.” “Well, Dianne and Abby said that your emotional experience is important too and for our next baby we are going to hire the best birth team around.” Listen this week as...
032 Partner Involvement in the Breastfeeding Family
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I’m home!! How did everything go today with you and our little guy?” “OMG, what a day. I have been running all day. It seems to be just one thing after another!! I just wish I could get some help!!” “OK Honey, no problem! You seem to have the baby under control. I’ll take out the trash!!’ “Gahhh!!!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss partner support. If you are feeling overwhelmed with this part of yo...
031 Traveling While Breastfeeding & Adoptive Breastfeeding - 2 Listener Questions
March 26, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, are you listening to that podcast again? Haven’t they run out of things to talk about yet?” “I am listening! They are answering listener questions today. Right now they are talking about travelling and breastfeeding and how to handle that. This is perfect for when we go on vacation next month!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby read and answer listener questions. They will talk aboiut traveling with your breas...
030 Distracted Breastfeeding Babies
March 19, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, how is our little guy doing breastfeeding? How is the…wait, was that a squirrel? I’m sorry, what was I saying? I got distracted.” “Huh, funny you should say that. That is what is going on with our little guy. I was thinking he was weaning, but I was just listening to Dianne and Abby and it sounds like, now that he is a little older, he might just be getting distracted while he feeds!” Listen this week as Dianne and ...
029 Trauma, Misinformation and New Baby Prep, Laura's Email - Part 2
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, This sounds like the same thing you were listening to last week. It’s an email from a reader, right? Are you playing that podcast again?” “Nope, this is Part Two! They are answering someone’s email. This poor mom had as many problems as me. I guess maybe I’m not alone in this breastfeeding world!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss a listener’s email and try to answer her questions. This is part 2 of a two-...
028 Trauma, Misinformation and New Baby Prep, Laura's Email - Part 1
March 05, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, are you listening to that podcast again? Don’t you get sick of it?” “Shhh, I want to hear this part! They are answering someone’s email. This poor mom had as many problems as me. I guess maybe I’m not alone in this breastfeeding world!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby read a listener’s email and try to answer her questions. There was a lot to this one, so much that it is going to take two podcasts to cover. Tune...
027 Skin to Skin Benefits to Breastfeeding and Beyond
February 26, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, do you want me to turn down the heat? “No, it’s fine in here. Why do you ask?” “Because you and the little guy aren’t wearing shirts? What’s going on?!” “We are just going skin to skin! It’s good for the baby and me. It gives us a great bond, it helps the baby to transition to life outside the womb and can help make breastfeeding easier, even increasing milk supply!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss...
026 Breastfeeding Misinformation From Medical Professionals
February 19, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, are you listening to the Badass Podcast again? What’s it about today? How to pump? What to wear for easy boob access when you are breastfeeding? How to get the most out of your milk?” “Nope, none of that. They are just bitching about what some doctor said!” “What? I thought the doctors know everything!” “Well, apparently not, and they are actually making some good points on relationships with your doctor!” Lis...
025 Back to Work as a Breastfeeder
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Is that the vacuum cleaner I hear running?! It’s been going for hours!! What are you doing?” “No! It’s not the vacuum! I’m pumping!! I am going back to work in two days and I need to have milk for our little guy!! This is soooo stressful!!” Going back to work doesn’t have to be stressful! Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about going back to work and what your need to do to be ready. After you listen, if you...
024 Alcohol Consumption and Breastfeeding
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Is that a white wine you are drinking with that fish and broccoli?! What are you doing? I thought you were a breastfeeder!!” “I didn’t know!! Is that bad? It was only one glass!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about alcohol consumption during breastfeeding. After you listen, maybe you can relax with a glass of wine! P.S. There is a difference between having a glass of wine or a beer, and getting trashe...
023 Effects of Birth Interventions on Breastfeeding
January 30, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Did you know that one birth intervention could lead to the next one and so on? That’s what Dianne and Abby are talking about this week on the podcast!” “Can that make breastfeeding more difficult?” “Listen to find out! The more information you have about breastfeeding our little guy, the better!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about boring latching. But it’s really breastfeeding 101! Make sure you have...
022 Constantly Breastfeeding Babies
January 22, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Our little guy is nursing constantly!! I think that is all he wants to do! Will this go on forever?” “Well he must be starving and you must not have enough milk!” Don’t worry! That is just your baby being soothed by you, the mom! It’s totally normal, and it doesn’t last forever. Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about your newborn baby and why they want to nurse all the time. And hey, thanks for all the revi...
021 Latching 101
January 15, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Are you listening to that podcast again? What’s it about now?” “It’s about getting a good latch!” “Well that sounds boring. No controversy there. I thought babies just do that naturally.” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about boring latching. But it’s really breastfeeding 101! Make sure you have this right to head off all kinds of other breastfeeding problems! And hey, thanks for all the reviews on ...
020 Breastfeeding While Sick
January 08, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Why are you breastfeeding the baby? You’ve got the flu and your breast milk is going to make the baby sick…isn’t it?” “That’s what I WAS thinking, but I just listened to the Bad Ass Breastfeeding Podcast! He’ll be fine, and maybe pick up some antibodies from me!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about what to do when you are ill and you still need to feed your baby. We’ll also talk about what to do with a sick...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2017 05:00 - 1 minute - 920 KBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Hey Badasses!! We are taking a few weeks off for the holidays so we can do a little traveling and spend some time with our families. We will be coming back strong with Season 2 in the beginning of January. Thanks so much for being with us for these last few months as we started this podcast. We have had a great time and we love the feedback we have been getting from all of you!! We are excited about the New Year and all the Bada...
019 Spoiling Babies
December 11, 2017 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Why are you picking up the baby? You’re going to spoil that little dude!” “That’s what I WAS thinking, but I just listened to the Bad Ass Breastfeeding Podcast! You CAN’T spoil a baby! That’s FAKE NEWS!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about the myths around spoiling your newborn breastfeeding baby. You probably aren’t spoiling that little guy (or girl) at all!! And hey, thanks for all the reviews on iTun...
018 Co-Sleeping and Breastfeeding
December 04, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Hey Badasses, The intro here is a little different this week. We are talking about co-sleeping. There are many different forms of co-sleeping. NOT ALL OF THEM ARE SAFE! Please go check out this link from Professor James McKenna at the University of Notre Dame Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory. Co-sleeping is defined there and there is a ton of information on the subject and all sorts of articles and presentations to read or...
017 Sex After Baby
November 27, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I know you just had a baby, but do you want to be Lovies?” “Baby, of course, I’ll always be your Lovie, now lets go to sleep.” “Honey, No, wait! I meant let’s have sex!! It’s been a few weeks!! Aren’t you ready??” “AHHHHH!!!!” Not feeling you’re quite ready for sex after the new baby? Do think there is something wrong with you? Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about sex lives after the baby. You may ...
016 When to Wean From Breastfeeding
November 20, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the baby is two now and my mom said it’s time to wean. I really don’t want to, but I think I should because that’s what people are telling me. When do I need to wean?” “Well you never need to intervene to wean! The choice should be totally yours!” “Honey, that’s great to hear from you!! You are so supportive!! How did you know that?” “I heard Dianne and Abby talking on that podcast you listen to. They’re badass!!...
015 Nursing Aversion/Breastfeeding Agitation
November 13, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I don’t think I can do this anymore!!” I am getting anxiety just thinking about that little guy trying to latch to me again! What the hell is going on?” Does this sound like it could be you? If so, you’re not alone. It’s actually very common. You are experiencing breastfeeding aversion. Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss how they and others they know were affected and how they dealt with it. Stay tuned for some s...
014 NIP (Nursing in Public) Part 3
November 06, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB“Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry! I know we are out in public, do you want me to go to the car again? I can’t feed him here, it might be illegal!!” Does even a little of this sound like you? Listen this week for the third and final part (for now) in the series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them coming!! Email questions and comments to thebadassbreastfeeder@gm...
014 NIP (Nursing in Public) Part 3
November 06, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry! I know we are out in public, do you want me to go to the car again? I can’t feed him here, it might be illegal!!” Does even a little of this sound like you? Listen this week for the third and final part (for now) in the series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them comin...
013 NIP (Nursing in Public) Part 2
October 30, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry, are you going to feed him?” “I can’t feed him here, he’s wrapped up in 20 yards of fabric!! How am I going to do that?! FOH!!” Does this sound like you? Listen this week for part two in a three part series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them coming!! Email ques...
012 NIP (Nursing In Public) Part 1
October 23, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry, are you going to feed him?” “I can’t feed him here, we are out in public! People will be looking at me!” Does this sound like you? Listen this week for part one in a three part series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them coming!! Email questions and comments to t...
011 Relationship Changes While Breastfeeding
October 16, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Now that you’re a new mom, do you feel like you’re from a different planet? Do you feel your relationships have changed? Your relationship with your significant other? Your friends? Your mom? Well you are now on planet Mom, and things are different here. Give a listen to this week’s podcast and hear Dianne and Abby discuss relationships and breastfeeding. And if you can find the time to leave us a little review on iTunes! We a...
010 Bottle Feeding 101
October 09, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, we can’t give the baby a bottle, I’m a breastfeeding mom! Or wait, can I? What if I get one of those nice expensive boob shaped bottles? Would that be OK?” If these frequently asked questions have ever gone through your mind, give a listen to this week’s podcast and hear Dianne and Abby discuss the ins and outs of bottle-feeding your baby. And hey, while your partner is giving the little guy a bottle, maybe you can ...
009 Biting and Teething In the Breastfed Baby
October 02, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Ouch!! Honey, our little dude just bit me!!” Well we’ve all had that happen, and it really hurts. Why is your baby biting you? Is he mad at you? Does he think it’s funny? Probably not, but maybe he’s teething. Listen as Dianne and Abby discuss babies teething and biting while breastfeeding. And hey, we don’t want you to bite off more than you can chew, but maybe you can find the time to leave us a little review on iTunes! We...
008 Breastfeeding Schedules
September 25, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I’ve been explaining to our baby how he needs to be on schedule and how that is an important life lesson and…wait it’s not working!” Schedule, Smedule!! Sometimes your little baby doesn’t live on a schedule. In fact, most babies don’t live on a schedule early in life. Are you a failure as a mom? Hardly! Listen to Dianne and Abby talk about schedules, or rather the lack thereof. And hey, maybe as part of your schedul...
007 Self Care While Breastfeeding
September 18, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBSubmit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Did I shower today? When was the last time I had a hot meal?” If these statements are part of your day to day life, you are in the right place! This week, Dianne and Abby talk about the importance of taking care of yourself so that you can take better care of those around you. Self care can be hard to implement into your routine, but it’s oh so necessary. Listen up for more ideas and make a plan to start looking after yoursel...