Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

How Breast Pumps Work

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Indianapolis!  https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Choosing a breast pump can feel very confusing.  What should you look for in a pump?  Are they all the same?  And what does “hospital grade” mean, anyway?  Tune in today to get all your pump questions answered. 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 sugges...

Breastfeeding 102

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ We decided the sequel to Breastfeeding 101 should come out ASAP.  So here you go.  More stuff to know about when you are getting ready for breastfeeding. 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]...

Breastfeeding 101

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Breastfeeding 101.  All the things you need to know in one episode.  And stay tuned for the follow up. Is that breastfeeding 102?  Or 201?  Oh well, Dianne and Abby will figure it out. 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 co...

Common Newborn Questions

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ New parents have a lot of questions.  What if we took those questions and made them a podcast episode?  That is exactly what Dianne and Abby did this week.  Enjoy. 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 badassbreas...

Why don’t babies sleep through the night?

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Do you worry about sleep?  How much your baby sleeps…or doesn’t sleep?  A podcast listener emailed us with her concerns.  Listen on for more about 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 badassbreastfe...

Does breast size or nipple shape matter?

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Do you have bigger breasts and wonder how this whole breastfeeding thing is going to work for you?  Or maybe you have flat nipples and were told that breastfeeding would be really difficult.  Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about different breast and nipple issues and how to breastfeed regardless of what the issue is. If you are a ne...

Tips for Pumping at Work

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Pumping at work?  How about a few tips to make things easier?  If you are back to work, or getting ready to return to work, check out this episode for some time saving ideas. 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 ou...

Traveling as a Breastfeeder

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Planning a trip?  Are you traveling with or without your baby?  Are you nervous about how to handle it?  Dianne and Abby cover all the hot topics about traveling while breastfeeding on today’s episode. Don’t travel anywhere without listening. 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 bada...

Nipple pain with older babies and toddlers

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Are you having nipple pain again?  Didn’t you think you were done with nipple pain?  Why does nipple pain happen with older babies?  Listen for more information about nipple pain with older babies 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 badassbreastfeedingp...

Baby Led Weaning

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Is your baby ready for solids?  Should you try baby led weaning?  What is it, anyway?  And are there benefits to BLW?  Find out on this week’s episode as Dianne and Abby talk baby led weaning. 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 ad...

High Lipase-Does your milk smell funky?

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Have you ever heard of high lipase in your milk?  What is it and what does it mean?  And what can you do about it?  SO many questions but lots of answers on today’s episode.  Check it out. 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 yo...

Managing Nighttime Breastfeeding

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast What is physiologically normal for our babies to do when it comes to eating and sleeping?  Today, Dianne and Abby have the answers.  Learn all about Protocol #37 on today’s podcast. 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 emai...

What do our partners go through?

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!  https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Partners adapt to having a baby differently than we do.  This week, we hear a partner’s story of life after baby and how they managed the early days; what worked, what didn’t, and what is the new normal. Partners, definitely don’t miss this one. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider...

The Magic of Skin to Skin

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!  https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Skin to skin is amazing.  But do you know all the benefits? Check in with Dianne and Abby today as they talk about the fantastic benefits of skin to skin for parents and baby. 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 sugge...

Balancing Breastfeeding and Pumping

Pumping and breastfeeding.  Seems to be a delicate balance, right? You can do it.  And we can help.  Listen up today for some tips on balancing pumping and breastfeeding. 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: Answ...

How to help other breastfeeders

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!  https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Have you ever tried to give advice to someone only to have it thrown back at you?  Or maybe someone gave you advice you didn’t want?  What about when this happens with breastfeeding?  Dianne and Abby talk about being a breastfeeding support person and helping people who may not want to be helped.  Listen for more. If y...

Constantly Nursing Babies

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Do you feel like your baby is constantly nursing?  Are you worried that they are nursing too much?  Dianne and Abby  are talking about the constantly nursing babies and what to expect and how to handle it. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending...

Dealing with Daycare

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Is your baby in daycare?  Are you dealing with a daycare situation that feels overwhelming? You are not alone.  Sending your baby to daycare IS difficult.  We have some stories and tips 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 [email protected].  You can also ...

Introducing Bottles to a Breastfed Baby

Are you ready to start bottles but feeling nervous about it? Or have you already started bottles, but your baby hates it?  Now what?  Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about the when and how of introducing bottles to your baby.  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...

Breastfeeding While Pregnant

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Breastfeeding while pregnant…how does this happen?  Should you breastfeed while pregnant?  Is it safe?  Listen up and get all the information you need to breastfeed while pregnant. 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...

Myths About Starting Solids

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast It’s been a while since we had a solids episode – so let’s talk about the myths surrounding solids.  Today Dianne and Abby are discussing what is mythical and what is truth around solid foods, and Abby has some info from 1957.  Don’t miss out.           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 comme...

Pumping Stories From Badasses

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Pumping.  Do you hate it?  Do you tolerate it?  Do you love it?  We asked the internet, and you will want to hear the responses.  Tune in today for validation. 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...

Normal Newborn Behavior

Do you ever wonder what the heck your newborn is doing? What’s normal and what’s not? And does everything mean the baby is hungry? Learn all about newborn behaviors and learn a little more about what your baby is doing and why. 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 s...

Touched Out and Unsexy

Do you feel touched out, overwhelmed with everything and unsexy?  If you do, you are not alone.  We asked the internet how they feel about it too.  Check out their answers on this week’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!   Thing...

New Pump Law

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast A new law protecting parents at work has passed. The PUMP Act aims to close loopholes in the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law which passed in 2010 that requires employers to provide breaks in non-bathroom private spaces to pump.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF23 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Today's e...

Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Trying to conceive.  How does this work if you are still breastfeeding? What if you want another baby? Tune in today to hear Dianne and Abby discuss getting pregnant while still breastfeeding. 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 a...

Managing Engorgement

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Did you feel engorged after your baby was born?  How did you manage it?  Dianne and Abby break down what engorgement is, how to manage it and some things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming engorged.   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]...

Return to Work

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Returning to work can make you feel a bit overwhelmed.  You aren’t alone – most new mothers/parents return to work.  How can you manage it all?  Tune in today for some ideas and tips for 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 [email protected].  Yo...

Benefits of breastfeeding for parents and babies

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Benefits to breastfeeding for babies and parents.  There are a lot of them. Listen as Dianne and Abby break down some beneficial reasons to breastfeeding.  I bet you will learn something new.  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 a...

Pacifiers and Nipple Confusion

Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Pacifiers and nipple confusion.  What’s the deal? Were you afraid to give a pacifier? Listen this week as Dianne and Abby break down the research about pacifiers and breastfeeding. 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 emai...

Pumping and Dumping

Check out our Patreon community and all the exclusive content! >> https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Has anyone ever told you to pump and dump your breastmilk?  Did you ever wonder where the phrase “pump and dump” even came from?  Listen today and Dianne and Abby talk all about the pump and dump and where this phrase originated. 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 suggest...

Mastitis Madness!!

Check out our Patreon community and all the exclusive content! >> https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast There’s new information in town about mastitis, plugged ducts and how to treat them. If you have ever experienced mastitis or plugged ducts, or if you are concerned about getting them, this episode is 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...

Supply Changes and Breastmilk Content

Find our Patreon community here! >>https://patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Have you ever wondered what is in your milk?   Or how your milk changes from feed to feed, day to day? You will be amazed at some of the things your milk can do. Listen and learn. 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 ema...

Emotions that accompany breastfeeding

Find our Patreon community here! >>https://patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Do you feel like your emotions are all over the place with breastfeeding?  This week, Dianne and Abby talk about different emotions that come through with breastfeeding.  They share some social media messages too.  Check it out! 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 badassbreastfeed...

Our Big Announcement

Galactagogues

What the heck is a galactagogue, anyway?  And do they really work? Dianne and Abby discuss the 3 types of galactagogues and give you the run down on effectiveness of each one.  Don’t miss 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 w...

Pumping 101

It’s been a while since we talked about pumping.  Need some pumping 101?  Here you go. Some of the most common pumping concerns discussed…all in one 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: It’s been a while ...

Logistics of Extended Breastfeeding

Extended breastfeeding – didn’t we just have an episode about this?  Yes.  But Dianne and Abby received so many comments and questions about extended breastfeeding – the biological norm. 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 talk...

Setting boundaries for yourself

We have talked a lot about setting breastfeeding boundaries.  But do you set other  boundaries for yourself? Dianne is terrible at it.  Listen as Abby and Dianne discuss the different types of boundaries and how to try and set things up for yourself. 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 li...

Crushing breastfeeding myths in 2023

We just had to start off the new year with some of the BEST myths we have come across yet.  Tune in for a laugh and remember – if you hear any good myths, be sure to share them with us. 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 a...

Low milk supply from birth

Low onset milk supply – at birth. What causes it? How can you recognize it and avoid it? Well, Abby asked the internet.  And we have some evidence-based information to go along with that. Don’t miss 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! ...

Nipple Shields

Did you use a nipple shield?   Abby asked the social media world, and Dianne looked at the research.  Let’s see what it comes down 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 [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!   Things we talked about: Castbox review for this episode [2:05] ...

Antenatal hand expression of colostrum

Antenatal hand expression of colostrum – what does this mean, is it dangerous and how do you do it? Is this even something you should be doing? Listen and learn more about antenatal expression this week. 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! ...

Antenatal hand expression of colostrum

Antenatal hand expression of colostrum – what does this mean, is it dangerous and how do you do it? Is this even something you should be doing? Listen and learn more about antenatal expression this week. 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! ...

Breastfeeding, Bedsharing & SIDS

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 [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episod...

Dealing with family during the holidays (listener stories!)

Here we are again…holiday season.  If this is your first holiday season, our gift to you (one of many) is some advice and guidance from seasoned parents about dealing with others during the holidays. Don’t miss 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 yo...

"Not Recommended While Breastfeeding"

“Not recommended” while breastfeeding.  What do you think might be on this list?   You got it – just about everything.  But what is truly NOT recommended?  Listen up and find out. 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 abo...

“Extended” Breastfeeding

“Extended” breastfeeding.  What does this mean? If you breastfeed your baby past a year does that make you a freak?  What is the biological norm? You will be an expert after listening to 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!  ...

“Extended” Breastfeeding

“Extended” breastfeeding.  What does this mean? If you breastfeed your baby past a year does that make you a freak?  What is the biological norm? You will be an expert after listening to 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!  ...

Delayed Onset Low Milk Supply

We had a question from a Badass listener about delayed low milk.  What does delayed low milk mean anyway? Delayed after birth or delayed when the baby is a few months old?  We will answer this question and give suggestions to help.  Don’t miss this week’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 e...