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Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
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  • Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

    Where did that advice come from??

    2026/10/05 | 36 mins.
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    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
  • Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

    Thyroid Disease and Breastfeeding

    2026/09/28 | 35 mins.
    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
  • Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

    When Baby is Fussy at the Breast

    2026/09/21 | 33 mins.
    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
  • Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

    Society and Low Milk Supply

    2026/09/14 | 35 mins.
    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
  • Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

    Breastfeeding Trivia

    2026/09/07 | 36 mins.
    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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About Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
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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