Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, what are you listening to?” “I am listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! This week they are talking about breastfeeding No-No’s.” “Honey, what is a breastfeeding No-No?” “Well honey, it’s something that someone might tell you NOT to do when breastfeeding, when it is actually perfectly safe to do while breastfeeding. You should listen! I remember people telling me all of this when I first started breastfeeding our littl...
Dec 03, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, I was just listening to this week’s Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding fears. Guess what? They talked about all the fears I had when I was pregnant and first started breastfeeding. I thought I was the only one with those fears!” “Honey, I know you had a lot of different worries and concerns when our little guy was born. Do you feel better knowing that you aren’t the only one?” “Ye...
Nov 26, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, I know we have a big holiday party coming up with my family. Should we get a babysitter for our little guy? Are you planning to go with me?” “Honey, I really want to bring the baby. I listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast today and Dianne and Abby were talking about how to handle holiday parties and events when you have a breastfeeding baby. I am feeling good about it! Let’s go as a family!” This week, Dianne and Ab...
Nov 19, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, my friend just had a baby, and her doctor has her supplementing. I feel so bad for her, she is pumping and supplementing and trying to breastfeed. I wish I could help her but I just don’t know what to tell her.” “Honey, you’re in luck! This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about supplementing! You should listen – you will get some great info to share with your friend.” This week on the ...
Nov 12, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! This week, Dianne and Abby talk to Rebecca, the winner of the very first Badass Breastfeeding Podcast photo contest! Tune in and listen to Rebecca’s story about overcoming many obstacles to be successful in her breastfeeding journey with her son. Congratulations Rebecca! Keep checking back for more contests and a chance to be a guest on the podcast. Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out. Please keep them coming...
Nov 05, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, we need to talk. Remember when I yelled at you this morning? I am very sorry. I feel so guilty about it.” “Honey, it’s ok. I know you have a lot going on, its hard to be home all day with our little guy. I understand.” “Really? That makes me feel a lot better.” “Well honey, when that happened this morning I was upset. But then I listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast and Dianne and Abby were talking about guilt. It r...
Oct 29, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, did you start pumping milk for our little guy yet? You’re going back to work soon, and I know we should probably try and give him a bottle soon. “Oh honey, I am so stressed about this pumping thing. I have so many questions! When do you pump? How much milk should I get when I pump? How long should I pump? I just don’t know what to do!” “Lucky for you Dianne and Abby are talking about pumping on the Badass Breastfeeding Pod...
Oct 22, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, I feel like it’s been so long since we have been intimate. I know that it can take a little time to adjust after you have a baby, but it’s been a couple of months now. What do you think?”<br/><br/> “Honey, I’m sorry. I am just not feeling up to it at all. I’m so tired, my hormones are all over the place and to be honest, I can’t imagine even being touched right now. I know that may be hard to understand, but if...
Oct 15, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, my cousin’s wedding is in a few weeks and we will have to leave our little guy overnight. We have never done that before! I don’t know about this. How will it work? What do I do about feeds? Won’t he miss us? What if he cries all day?” <br/><br/> “Honey, don’t worry. It will all work out ok. He will be with Grandma and Grandpa and they will have a great time. But as for the feeds…maybe you should listen to the Bada...
Oct 08, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, my friend at work just had a baby. I am so happy for her, but she is having trouble with breastfeeding. Maybe I should suggest that she try pumping and using a supplemental nurser. What do you think?” “Honey, before you suggest anything, listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week. Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding tools and what you should know before you use them.” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding...
Oct 01, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, the dentist told me that I should wean our little guy, or at least not feed him at night anymore, because it is going to cause cavities and possibly tooth decay! What do I do?” “Honey, it’s ok. Listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week. Dianne and Abby are talking about cavities and why breastfeeding DOES NOT cause them! You’ll feel better after you listen!” This week, Dianne and Abby face off with the myth about br...
Sep 24, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, do you think our little guy could be tongue tied? Dianne and Abby are talking all about lip and tongue ties this week on the podcast” “Hmm…I don’t know. Can he stick his tongue out?” “Honey, you really need to listen this week. There is a lot more to it than that” Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk about tongue ties, lip ties, and all the hoopla that surrounds it. Are you concerned about your baby being tongue or lip tie...
Sep 17, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey quick!! Bring a towel! Our little guy just peed all over me, himself, and the wall! This is so GROSS!” “Honey, hahaha! Abby and Dianne are reading gross stories this week on the podcast! You have to listen to this!” This week on the podcast, Dianne and Abby are reading gross baby stories from listeners! These stories are hilarious! Don’t miss it! Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out. Please keep them co...
Sep 10, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I am so SICK of pumping at work. I am afraid to stop though. Will my milk supply go away? I want to still feed our little guy, but if I stop pumping can I do that?” “Honey, you should listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week. Dianne and Abby are talking about weaning off the pump, but not weaning from breastfeeding. They will help you!” This week, join Dianne and Abby (well, you never know what kid or furry friend ...
Sep 03, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I am glad you’re home. This day has been awful and I feel like I am seriously losing it. I want to run off and hide. This cannot be normal!” “Honey, it’s ok. I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast today and Abby and Dianne are talking about losing your shit. That sounds exactly like what you were experiencing today! I think it is normal!” This week, Abby and Dianne talk about losing your shit, and how it is likely...
Aug 27, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, you don’t really seem like yourself. Are you ok?” “I don’t know. I thought I was doing ok, now I’m not so sure.” “Honey, Dianne and Abby were talking about this kind of stuff this week on the podcast. It can be hard to feel like yourself after you have a baby. Even months and months after you have the baby you can start to feel like things aren’t quite right. Let’s listen to it together – maybe we can find some ways to help yo...
Aug 20, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, our little guy hasn’t pooped in a couple days. Is he constipated? Have you been feeding him enough?” “Honey, this is normal. Exclusively breastfed babies do not get constipated. I learned that from Dianne and Abby. Our little guy is using all the breastmilk he gets to grow and develop!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about poop. Do breastfed babies get constipated? Listen this week and get the whole story! This weeks episode ...
Aug 13, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Honey, I am so stressed out right now. Work is crazy, we have family coming to visit…I am just so worried that with all this stress my milk will decrease. I don’t know what to do!” “Honey, try and calm down. I know it’s a crazy time. Take a few minutes to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week, Dianne and Abby are talking about stress and breastfeeding. It will help!” This week, Dianne and Abby are discussing stress and...
Aug 06, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! “Hey honey, you’re headed to the gym again? Are you sure that’s a good idea? Won’t that impact your milk somehow?” “Honey, I’m just doing some low key activity, just to get moving again. I was listening to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast today, and Dianne and Abby said that exercise doesn’t impact milk or milk supply. I won’t overdo it, I promise!” This week, Dianne and Abby talk about exercise, and what it’s like to get back into fi...
Jul 30, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 Abby talk about the controversial subject of milk sharing. Listen up this week to learn more! This week...
Jul 23, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 sometimes-political world of breastfeeding. It’s a part of breastfeeding you never knew existed! This week’s ep...
Jul 16, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 Dianne and Abby are talking about the challenges of breastfeeding premature babies, and how to offer supp...
Jul 08, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 Dianne and Abby spend time talking about becoming a breastfeeding advocate, CLC, Lactation Educator and IBC...
Jul 02, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 concern about milk supply, supplements, and what the truth is behind it all. This week’s episode is brought ...
Jun 25, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 tongue ties, but don’t worry, we are here to walk you through it. Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They ...
Jun 18, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 Abby are discussing gassy babies and putting to rest your worries about what you are eating. Stop reading...
Jun 11, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 protect pumping and breastfeeding discrimination and harassment still happen often. To be violated in this way...
Jun 04, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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? How can I help my baby feed?” You’re not stuck with a soaking wet baby forever, we promise. Thanks for a...
May 28, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 world do I get my baby to take a bottle?” Don’t fret just yet. You have enough to worry about, let us help ...
May 21, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 continue to breastfeed and meet your personal goals. It’s totally normal to want to have some boundarie...
May 14, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 38
