Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Did you have an idea in your head about how motherhood was going to be? Were you resentful or upset when it did not turn out that way? Do you wonder where these ideas even come from? You must be saying yes to at least one of these questions, because expectations are everywhere. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. ...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever worried about your milk supply? Have you ever wondered what can actually impact your supply? Do you need reassurance that your supply is GREAT? You definitely need to listen to this week’s episode.  Milk supply is always a hot topic. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a r...

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Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Get ready for an amazing interview between Abby and Kimberly Seals Allers.  Kimberly is instrumental in the field of maternal child health and breastfeeding within the black community and among women of color.  Do not miss this inspiring and eye-opening interview! 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! Have you ever had thrush? Are you afraid of getting thrush? Is this the first time you’ve ever heard of thrush, and now you are afraid? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is your podcast.  Let’s go learn about thrush! If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itun...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Did you get stuff for your baby shower that you still haven’t used? Do you wonder why you have 4 different baby seats and 3 different places for your baby to sleep? Do you feel overwhelmed when you step into a baby store? You have to listen to this episode.  If nothing else, for solidarity. If you are a new listener, we would love to he...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you struggled with lack of sleep because of your new baby? Were you told that bed sharing would lead to the death of your baby? Did you know that there are very specific risk factors linked to unsafe bedsharing? If you ever wondered about any of these things, you definitely need this episode.  You will probably not get this informa...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever been worried that your baby is being overfed while you are gone? Did you ever have someone watch your baby and tell you how hungry your baby was? Were you ever worried that you couldn’t keep up with the demand for milk after returning to work? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then get ready to be empowered. ...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Do you feel like your routine has totally changed? Does it seem like your baby or kids are regressing? Do you feel really stressed out with everything happening in the world right now? If you said yes, tune in to today’s podcast.  We will be your new best friends. 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! Have you spent time worrying about milk supply? Did you question your milk supply when your baby was feeding every 2 hours but your best friends baby feeds every 4 hours? Are you freaked out because you only pump an ounce of milk? Well stay put and listen and learn all about storage capacity.  You will be amazed. If you are a new listen...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Did you ever feel like you were being pressured into making decisions about breastfeeding and parenting?  As if what you are doing is wrong? Do you ever feel like the relationship with your providers is more like an authoritative relationship instead of a partnership? If yes, you should be listening to this episode.  And then send us a...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby talks with Dr. Tracy Cassels, the author at Evolutionary Parenting. You do not want to miss this amazing interview.  Dr. Cassels will talk about how evolution plays a role in your baby’s behaviors, and why your baby does what they do as a newborn.   This is such an eye opening learning...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Are you worried about COVID 19 and how this may impact breastfeeding? Are you trying to figure out how to homeschool your child and breastfeed your baby? Were you wondering if we would do a COVID episode and what we would possibly have to say? Wait no longer.  Here you go. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Plea...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Have you ever wondered what you could do with breastmilk besides feed your baby? Have you ever thought someone was nuts when they used their breastmilk to heal a cut? Have you ever used your breastmilk for something other than feeding your baby? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have to list...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! As a breastfeeding mother, have you ever wondered about medications? Have you ever been told that you cannot take a specific medication? Did you ever suffer with pain or illness because someone who is NOT a lactation consultant told you not to take a medication? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should be listening...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever experienced “mom guilt”? You know, that feeling of guilt you carry over everything as soon as you pee on the pregnancy test stick? Well, guilt seems to show it’s green, ugly head as soon as anything that has to do with breastfeeding comes up. Wanna talk about it?  Tune in for this episode. If you are a new listener, we wou...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever been told that you should wean because your baby will get cavities from your breastmilk? Are you convinced you should night wean because your sugary night-time milk is a toothache waiting to happen? Well get ready.  We are about to punch that theory in the teeth.   If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you....

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever been told something about breastfeeding that may not be true? Do you feel like you may have received breastfeeding information from someone who is not a lactation professional? Was this non-lactation professional your pediatrician?  Dentist? Pharmacist? Well, you are not alone.   If you are a new listener, we would love to...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever had a plugged duct? Have you ever wondered what the heck a plugged duct is? Have you ever wanted to put your tit in a teacup? Worried about mastitis?  Well, have we got a podcast 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 yo...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Are you getting ready to start solids and you are freaking out because you aren’t sure how to do it? Were you given very little guidance about starting solids? Are you questioning how to balance solid foods and breastfeeding? If so, we are glad you’re listening.  We may not be that helpful, be we are here for you. If you are a new liste...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Does your baby prefer to nurse on one side, leaving you with lopsided shitty titties?   Have you wondered what will happen to your body once you are no longer breastfeeding? This week’s episode comes from a listener email who is concerned about her lopsided breasts.  Do you think it’s possible for Dianne and...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Were you told you should give Iron or Vitamin D supplements to your breastfed baby? Are you unsure how your baby even gets the nutrients they need? Do you ever wonder if your breastmilk has the nutrients it needs when you may be deficient? This is the podcast episode for you.  You will learn all you need to know about iron and vitamin d...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Is your baby constantly nursing? Have you ever wondered if blue Gatorade will increase your supply? Will your milk loose nutritional value? Milk supply myths will completely change the way you think about your milk supply.  We love busting myths, and these are some of our favorites. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Have you ever wondered “what is reflux?” Have you ever worried that your baby may have reflux?   We decided to do this episode because reflux is so common and a big concern for new parents.  Education is power.   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 em...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this morning.  Dianne and Abby were talking about boundaries.  I think that’s something I need.”   “Honey, what do you mean by boundaries?  Do you want me to stay away from you?”   “Honey, not boundaries from you.  Boundaries with breastfeeding.  I have thought about this on da...