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 uterine contractions. We’re letting it all hang out. Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help...
May 07, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 myths. This time about breastfeeding multiples. Your body will absolutely make enough milk for your babies, no...
Apr 30, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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 to meet her every need at every age!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss cow’s milk and other ...
Apr 23, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 Abby discuss nipple confusion. As long as you are focusing on breastfeeding on demand you can feel free ...
Apr 16, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 and for our next baby we are going to hire the best birth team around.” Listen this week as Dianne and Ab...
Apr 09, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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 Dianne and Abby discuss partner support. If you are feeling overwhelmed with this part of your breastfeeding ...
Apr 02, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 and Abby read and answer listener questions. They will talk aboiut traveling with your breastfeeding ba...
Mar 26, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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 older, he might just be getting distracted while he feeds!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discus...
Mar 19, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 and Abby discuss a listener’s email and try to answer her questions. This is part 2 of a two-part podcas...
Mar 12, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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 questions. There was a lot to this one, so much that it is going to take two podcasts to cover. Tune in next Mo...
Mar 05, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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 breastfeeding easier, even increasing milk supply!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss the benefits of ...
Feb 26, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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 not, and they are actually making some good points on relationships with your doctor!” Listen this week as ...
Feb 19, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 Abby talk about going back to work and what your need to do to be ready. After you listen, if you are still s...
Feb 11, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 wine! P.S. There is a difference between having a glass of wine or a beer, and getting trashed. Drinking too...
Feb 05, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Did you know that one birth intervention could lead to the next one and so on? That’s what Dianne and Abby are talking about this week on the podcast!” “Can that make breastfeeding more difficult?” “Listen to find out! The more information you have about breastfeeding our little guy, the better!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about boring latching. But it’s really breastfeeding 101! Make sure you have this right to ...
Jan 30, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Our little guy is nursing constantly!! I think that is all he wants to do! Will this go on forever?” “Well he must be starving and you must not have enough milk!” Don’t worry! That is just your baby being soothed by you, the mom! It’s totally normal, and it doesn’t last forever. Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about your newborn baby and why they want to nurse all the time. And hey, thanks for all the reviews on iTune...
Jan 22, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Are you listening to that podcast again? What’s it about now?” “It’s about getting a good latch!” “Well that sounds boring. No controversy there. I thought babies just do that naturally.” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about boring latching. But it’s really breastfeeding 101! Make sure you have this right to head off all kinds of other breastfeeding problems! And hey, thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! We love the...
Jan 15, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Why are you breastfeeding the baby? You’ve got the flu and your breast milk is going to make the baby sick…isn’t it?” “That’s what I WAS thinking, but I just listened to the Bad Ass Breastfeeding Podcast! He’ll be fine, and maybe pick up some antibodies from me!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about what to do when you are ill and you still need to feed your baby. We’ll also talk about what to do with a sick little b...
Jan 08, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Hey Badasses!! We are taking a few weeks off for the holidays so we can do a little traveling and spend some time with our families. We will be coming back strong with Season 2 in the beginning of January. Thanks so much for being with us for these last few months as we started this podcast. We have had a great time and we love the feedback we have been getting from all of you!! We are excited about the New Year and all the Badass Pod...
Dec 24, 2017•2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, Why are you picking up the baby? You’re going to spoil that little dude!” “That’s what I WAS thinking, but I just listened to the Bad Ass Breastfeeding Podcast! You CAN’T spoil a baby! That’s FAKE NEWS!” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about the myths around spoiling your newborn breastfeeding baby. You probably aren’t spoiling that little guy (or girl) at all!! And hey, thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! We love t...
Dec 11, 2017•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Hey Badasses, The intro here is a little different this week. We are talking about co-sleeping. There are many different forms of co-sleeping. NOT ALL OF THEM ARE SAFE! Please go check out this link from Professor James McKenna at the University of Notre Dame Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory. Co-sleeping is defined there and there is a ton of information on the subject and all sorts of articles and presentations to read or down...
Dec 04, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I know you just had a baby, but do you want to be Lovies?” “Baby, of course, I’ll always be your Lovie, now lets go to sleep.” “Honey, No, wait! I meant let’s have sex!! It’s been a few weeks!! Aren’t you ready??” “AHHHHH!!!!” Not feeling you’re quite ready for sex after the new baby? Do think there is something wrong with you? Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about sex lives after the baby. You may be normal than you ...
Nov 27, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the baby is two now and my mom said it’s time to wean. I really don’t want to, but I think I should because that’s what people are telling me. When do I need to wean?” “Well you never need to intervene to wean! The choice should be totally yours!” “Honey, that’s great to hear from you!! You are so supportive!! How did you know that?” “I heard Dianne and Abby talking on that podcast you listen to. They’re badass!!” Listen this ...
Nov 20, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I don’t think I can do this anymore!!” I am getting anxiety just thinking about that little guy trying to latch to me again! What the hell is going on?” Does this sound like it could be you? If so, you’re not alone. It’s actually very common. You are experiencing breastfeeding aversion. Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss how they and others they know were affected and how they dealt with it. Stay tuned for some suppor...
Nov 13, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry! I know we are out in public, do you want me to go to the car again? I can’t feed him here, it might be illegal!!” Does even a little of this sound like you? Listen this week for the third and final part (for now) in the series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them coming!! Emai...
Nov 06, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry, are you going to feed him?” “I can’t feed him here, he’s wrapped up in 20 yards of fabric!! How am I going to do that?! FOH!!” Does this sound like you? Listen this week for part two in a three part series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them coming!! Email questions and comme...
Oct 30, 2017•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, it sounds like the baby is hungry, are you going to feed him?” “I can’t feed him here, we are out in public! People will be looking at me!” Does this sound like you? Listen this week for part one in a three part series as Dianne and Abby discuss Abby’s favorite subject…NIP! (Nursing In Public) And hey, thanks for all the recent reviews on iTunes! We love them!! Keep them coming!! Email questions and comments to thebadassbreast...
Oct 23, 2017•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Now that you’re a new mom, do you feel like you’re from a different planet? Do you feel your relationships have changed? Your relationship with your significant other? Your friends? Your mom? Well you are now on planet Mom, and things are different here. Give a listen to this week’s podcast and hear Dianne and Abby discuss relationships and breastfeeding. And if you can find the time to leave us a little review on iTunes! We are just ...
Oct 16, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, we can’t give the baby a bottle, I’m a breastfeeding mom! Or wait, can I? What if I get one of those nice expensive boob shaped bottles? Would that be OK?” If these frequently asked questions have ever gone through your mind, give a listen to this week’s podcast and hear Dianne and Abby discuss the ins and outs of bottle-feeding your baby. And hey, while your partner is giving the little guy a bottle, maybe you can find the ti...
Oct 09, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Ouch!! Honey, our little dude just bit me!!” Well we’ve all had that happen, and it really hurts. Why is your baby biting you? Is he mad at you? Does he think it’s funny? Probably not, but maybe he’s teething. Listen as Dianne and Abby discuss babies teething and biting while breastfeeding. And hey, we don’t want you to bite off more than you can chew, but maybe you can find the time to leave us a little review on iTunes! We are just...
Oct 02, 2017•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
