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The Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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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
Replay - Establishing Your Milk Supply
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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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 






Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Uncomfortable Convesations
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Do I Need To Do This With My Baby?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Where did that advice come from??
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Thyroid Disease and Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 





Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott)  Holmes
When Baby is Fussy at the Breast
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 






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
Society and Low Milk Supply
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Breastfeeding Trivia
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


 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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
You Don't Need That!
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (https://thebadassbreastfeeder.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b42fcbd420865f3494d784e7&id=3b33dd0d62&e=1822caa2f9)  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 (mailto: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 (http://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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
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! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (https://thebadassbreastfeeder.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b42fcbd420865f3494d784e7&id=3b33dd0d62&e=1822caa2f9)  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 (mailto: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 (https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/) 



Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Breastfeeding Comebacks
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


Join our Patreon Community!


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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 (mailto: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/  






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Follow our Podcast:


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Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Breastfeeding at Six Weeks
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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 (mailto:badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com) .  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!


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Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:


AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com (https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/) 


Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Self Care with Cicely Taylor of Engagement Therapy & Day Spa
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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 (https://thebadassbreastfeeder.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b42fcbd420865f3494d784e7&id=3b33dd0d62&e=1822caa2f9)  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


Do you have a sleepy baby?  What do you do about feeds?  What causes them to be so sleepy?  Do you wake your baby or let them wake up on their own?  Is it still feeding on demand if you wake them up to eat?  And what about those feeding cues?  Get all your answers today when you listen 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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com) .  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!






Things we talked about:


How much milk babies take in a day [7:17]


World Breastfeeding Week Info [8:12]


Early feeding cues [10:59]


Specific newborn situations that make a baby sleepy [12:46]


Breast compressions help [17:20]


Babies older than a week [22:08]


Things don’t have to be so structured [26:45]


Reviewing the feeding cues [29:38]






Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!


https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/


https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/






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 (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 (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Sleepy Babies
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/116924/fan_mail/new) 


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Today, Dianne and Abby are re-visiting the whole idea that breastfeeding gives your baby cavities.  Is it true?  Is it myth?  Listen in today to see what the research says about cavities, breastfeeding and good old genetics.


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 (mailto:badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com) .  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!






Things we talked about:


Spotify comments [10:38]


Comment from Dr. Jay Gordon (The tree branch…) [14:00]


The research [14:50]


The sugars [17:00]


Inconsistent information [19:50]


Genetics and cavities [22:50]


Other foods contribute [28:18]


Milk does not sit on the teeth [28:30]


The ADA stance on breastfeeding [32:13]






Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!


https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-we-found-on-the-internet/


https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medical-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/






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 (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 (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 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott) Holmes
Breastfeeding and Cavities
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2026-09-14
By: Healthy Woman
On: September 14, 2026
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