Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, if I wasn’t able to pump enough milk for our little guy while I am at work, how do you feel about donor milk?”   “I don’t know too much about it. Where can I learn more?” “Dianne and Abby are talking about milk sharing on the podcast today. It’s really interesting! I think you should learn more about it!”   This week, Dianne and...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey Honey, did you see the recent news story about breastfeeding? It’s getting world wide attention!”   “I’m learning about it right now on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! Dianne and Abby are breaking it down. There is so much I never realized!”   This week, Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding in the news, and the sometim...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, my co-worker’s wife just had a preemie. The little guy is only 34 weeks! My co-worker and his wife are both worried that she won’t be able to breastfeed. What should we tell them?”   “Honey, tell them to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! Dianne and Abby are talking about preemies breastfeeding this week!”   This week D...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I have really learned so much during my breastfeeding journey with our little guy. What if I became a breastfeeding advocate, or even an IBCLC?”   “Honey, there’s always room for another person who supports breastfeeding. What would you have to do?”   “Dianne and Abby are talking about it this week on the podcast!”   This week D...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, what are all these things you picked up at the store? Oatmeal, brewers yeast, herbal supplements…what is all of this stuff for?”   “I’m worried about my milk supply and I read that these things can help.”   “Honey! Your supply is fine! Look at how well our baby is growing!”   Listen this week Dianne and Abby tackle the common co...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the baby really doesn’t seem to want to latch. I don’t think she wants to breastfeed.”   “Nonsense! All babies want to breastfeed, that’s what they’re born to do!”   This week Dianne and Abby tackle the stressful problem of babies that won’t latch. There are so many things that could be happening here, from birth trauma to tongu...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the baby is really fussy after you ate broccoli 2 days in a row now. Could that be upsetting the baby’s tummy?”   “I don’t think so, Dianne and Abby said that food is rarely the culprit with gassy babies. She’s probably just trying to figure out how to fart! Babies have to learn everything from scratch!”   This week Dianne and A...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, how was work today?”   “It was awful! My boss only let me pump one time and told me I had to do it in the bathroom! Now I am engorged, I’m afraid of getting plugged ducts and I am totally humiliated!”   This week Dianne and Abby are discussing workplace discrimination and public harassment. Even though there are laws that protec...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey! I think someone spilled something in the bed. There is a huge wet spot.”   “No, it’s just my boobs. They are leaking milk like a fountain. The baby is even having trouble feeding!”   This week Dianne and Abby are soaking up all your extra milk. We’ll answer all the questions, “Why does oversupply happen? How can I deal with it?...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey! I tried to feed the baby a bottle while you were out and she wouldn’t take it! I tried everything!”   “It’s OK! Don’t worry. It’s not uncommon for babies to refuse a bottle. Dianne and Abby have some great tips for helping our baby figure this out.”   This week Dianne and Abby are answering your burning question, “How in the wor...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, you’ve been breastfeeding for a long time now. You seemed a bit stressed out. It’s OK to wean now.”   “You’re right, I could wean, but I was hoping to keep breastfeeding. I need a plan to keep going while maintaining my sanity. I see Dianne and Abby are talking about boundaries today. I bet they can help!”   Yes, we can help you...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, why are you squirming so much in your seat?” “My vagina is itchy! But don’t worry, it’s a normal body change that comes with all the hormones of having and breastfeeding our baby!”   Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss body changes that come with breastfeeding. Everything from engorged breasts to vaginal dryness to uteri...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I’m so happy we are having twins! But I heard someone say that you won't make enough milk to breastfeed them.”   “Not true! Dianne and Abby said that breastfeeding multiples is just as possible as breastfeeding a singleton! My body will produce as much milk as needed!”   Listen this week as Dianne and Abby crush some more m...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, don’t you think it’s time we switched our baby to cow’s milk? She is 1 year old now and we want to make sure she has all the fat and vitamin D she needs!”   “Yeah, if she were a baby cow that would definitely be what we should do! Actually Dianne and Abby said that cow’s milk is never necessary and my breastmilk is tailor-made t...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, did you put that pacifier in the baby’s mouth? Didn’t the doctor tell you NOT to give that to the baby?”   “Yeah, he did, but he can suck it!! Dianne and Abby have me feel much more secure in our breastfeeding relationship and now I know that not even a pacifier can mess this up! What a relief!”   Listen this week as Dianne and...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, birth trauma is real and it’s OK to be upset when someone tells you that you should be happy that you at least had a healthy baby.”   “Really? But I feel so guilty for being upset about how the birth went. I’m even nervous about having another baby.”   “Well, Dianne and Abby said that your emotional experience is important too a...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I’m home!! How did everything go today with you and our little guy?”   “OMG, what a day. I have been running all day. It seems to be just one thing after another!! I just wish I could get some help!!”   “OK Honey, no problem! You seem to have the baby under control. I’ll take out the trash!!’   “Gahhh!!!”   Listen this week as D...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, are you listening to that podcast again? Haven’t they run out of things to talk about yet?”   “I am listening! They are answering listener questions today. Right now they are talking about travelling and breastfeeding and how to handle that. This is perfect for when we go on vacation next month!”   Listen this week as Dianne...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, how is our little guy doing breastfeeding? How is the…wait, was that a squirrel? I’m sorry, what was I saying? I got distracted.”   “Huh, funny you should say that. That is what is going on with our little guy. I was thinking he was weaning, but I was just listening to Dianne and Abby and it sounds like, now that he is a little...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, This sounds like the same thing you were listening to last week. It’s an email from a reader, right? Are you playing that podcast again?”   “Nope, this is Part Two! They are answering someone’s email. This poor mom had as many problems as me. I guess maybe I’m not alone in this breastfeeding world!”   Listen this week as Dianne...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, are you listening to that podcast again? Don’t you get sick of it?”   “Shhh, I want to hear this part! They are answering someone’s email. This poor mom had as many problems as me. I guess maybe I’m not alone in this breastfeeding world!”   Listen this week as Dianne and Abby read a listener’s email and try to answer her questio...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, do you want me to turn down the heat?   “No, it’s fine in here. Why do you ask?”   “Because you and the little guy aren’t wearing shirts? What’s going on?!”   “We are just going skin to skin! It’s good for the baby and me. It gives us a great bond, it helps the baby to transition to life outside the womb and can help make breast...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, are you listening to the Badass Podcast again? What’s it about today? How to pump? What to wear for easy boob access when you are breastfeeding? How to get the most out of your milk?”   “Nope, none of that. They are just bitching about what some doctor said!”   “What? I thought the doctors know everything!”   “Well, apparently n...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Is that the vacuum cleaner I hear running?! It’s been going for hours!! What are you doing?”     “No! It’s not the vacuum! I’m pumping!! I am going back to work in two days and I need to have milk for our little guy!! This is soooo stressful!!”   Going back to work doesn’t have to be stressful! Listen this week as Dianne and Abb...

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Is that a white wine you are drinking with that fish and broccoli?! What are you doing? I thought you were a breastfeeder!!”     “I didn’t know!! Is that bad? It was only one glass!”   Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about alcohol consumption during breastfeeding. After you listen, maybe you can relax with a glass of wi...