Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Returning to work…just ugh.  There’s so much to it, no matter how much you might love and mis syour job. When to pump?  How much milk do you need? How do you prepare? There are so many questions. Join us today as we discuss the struggle that is returning to work.  If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consid...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! It’s another myths episode.   If you haven’t joined us for a myths episode yet, get ready.  It’s a lot. We would love it if you shared any breastfeeding myths you hear 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 commen...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Having a baby and parenting during a pandemic…what’s that like? What are some challenges parents face when it comes to having a baby and breastfeeding during a pandemic? A lot of challenges.  Listen this week for more information, or just to feel validated. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leav...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Breastfeeding and its impact on the environment.   What does this even mean?? If you care about climate change, global warming and the environment, 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 yo...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Can breastfeeding affect your relationships? Ohhh boy, can it ever.  But how?  And which relationships are we talking about here? We would love to hear your relationship stories…email 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...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! The first days home with a newborn can feel so stressful. If you have a newborn, did you feel like this? If you’re pregnant, has anyone told you about this? We are talking all about this today.  What to expect the first days with a new baby… If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Bottle feeding.  Is it easier than breastfeeding? Do you feel like your baby prefers the bottle because it’s easier? Science tells us otherwise.  Listen up for more info on 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 comme...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! If you struggle with low milk, do you know why it’s low? What is primary and secondary low milk supply anyway?? There is a lot to investigate when it comes to low milk supply.  Listen this week for 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...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Formula discussions get a lot of people riled up, but the conversation is necessary and, even more importantly, having the correct information is vital for you to make feeding decisions for your family. And there are some serious myths floating around out there. This week we’re talking about some popular myths regarding formula on the B...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever questioned your milk supply?? Let’s be honest…who hasn’t questioned their milk supply when nursing a baby. This week, we discuss some of the reasons you may think your supply is low, but really…it’s 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...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Were you separated from your baby after they were born? Did you have a premature baby, or a baby who needed special care after delivery? How did this affect you and your breastfeeding relationship? Let’s talk more about this important issue on today’s episode. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider l...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Did you give bottles, and then find it hard to stop giving bottles? Maybe you were an exclusive pumper for your first baby? (you’re amazing, BTW) Is it possible to exclusively breastfeed once you’re used to bottles? Let’s talk it through. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! What if someone tells you to wean?  Should you listen? What if it’s a medical professional? Weaning is a personal decision…right?? Let’s look at the situation 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 us an email with your suggestions and co...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Caffeine and elimination diets…what’s the real story behind that? Does caffeine keep your baby awake?  Do you have to give up your favorite foods? And how much caffeine is too much?  And what about that cow’s milk thing? Let’s break it down… If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Microbiome…and poop Do you know how your milk affects your baby’s microbiome?  And their poop? Dianne lets her nerd out and brings some cool research to the game today.  Listen for 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...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Feeding cues…do you know what your baby’s feeding cues look like? If you aren’t completely sure, you aren’t alone. Let’s talk hunger and feeding cues and what it’s really all about. 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 c...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Let’s talk about Dianne’s biggest annoyance when it comes to feeding… OVERFEEDING Tune in this week as we talk about overfeeding and how/why it happens. 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 badassbreastfeedin...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Please enjoy this replay from 2019 while we enjoy our Holidays with our families!! “Honey, we were invited to a holiday party.  There is so much mixed up and contradictory information about drinking and breastfeeding.  What is safe?”  “Honey, I think it’s safe for our little guy.  But does it do anything to your milk supply?”   “Hmm, I’...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Let’s talk about combo feeding… What is it?  And what are the reasons behind combo feeding? Tune in this week as we talk about combo feeding (including donor milk!) and how to manage 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...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Most parents have heard about Cry It Out (CIO) But have you heard the science behind why CIO isn’t the best choice for babies? Listen this for the science behind the infant brain and what can happen if left to cry. 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...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! It’s the episode so many have asked about… Marijuana and breastfeeding.  What do we know so far? Tune in this week to find out 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 ....

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Useless baby items…we’ve all fallen into this trap. Do you have a favorite baby item?  What about a useless item? Listen this week as Abby and Dianne talk about some (funny) useless items that are out there. Get ready.  Some of these are pretty great. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever worried about your diet when breastfeeding? Most parents wonder if what they are eating is bothering their baby…is this possible? Listen this week and get the real story behind diet and human 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 ema...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever wondered what happens at a lactation consultation? This question comes up a lot…what to expect when you make an appointment with an LC Dianne and Abby are talking about lactation consultations, and making sure you get what you need when you have one. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consid...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Comfort nursing…what’s it all about? Is it ok to comfort nurse?  Is it a bad habit? Tune in this week as Dianne and Abby talk about the science behind comfort nursing.  Yes…the science. 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 a...