
Pumping 101
01/23/23 • 41 min
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It’s been a while since we talked about pumping. Need some pumping 101? Here you go. Some of the most common pumping concerns discussed...all in one 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 your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
It’s been a while since we did a pumping episode [8:00]
Basics – when to start pumping [11:20]
You don’t have to pump at all [14:16]
Pump settings [16:12]
Flanges...what are they [22:45]
How long to pump for [25:30]
Hands on pumping [26:20]
Sterilizing pump parts [27:30]
Have extra parts [29:00]
Best time to pump [31:09]
Inconsistent amounts [32:05]
Pumping is not an indication of milk supply [32:57]
How often to pump [34:50]
Letting others feed-pumping so partners can feed [37:05]
Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com.
This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com.
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/delayed-onset-low-milk-supply/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/107-pumping-and-dumping-your-breastmilk/
Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here~
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast~
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~
- Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
- Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com
Music we use~
Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!
It’s been a while since we talked about pumping. Need some pumping 101? Here you go. Some of the most common pumping concerns discussed...all in one 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 your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
It’s been a while since we did a pumping episode [8:00]
Basics – when to start pumping [11:20]
You don’t have to pump at all [14:16]
Pump settings [16:12]
Flanges...what are they [22:45]
How long to pump for [25:30]
Hands on pumping [26:20]
Sterilizing pump parts [27:30]
Have extra parts [29:00]
Best time to pump [31:09]
Inconsistent amounts [32:05]
Pumping is not an indication of milk supply [32:57]
How often to pump [34:50]
Letting others feed-pumping so partners can feed [37:05]
Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com.
This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com.
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/delayed-onset-low-milk-supply/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/107-pumping-and-dumping-your-breastmilk/
Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here~
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast~
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~
- Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
- Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com
Music we use~
Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
Previous Episode

Logistics of Extended Breastfeeding
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Extended breastfeeding – didn’t we just have an episode about this? Yes. But Dianne and Abby received so many comments and questions about extended breastfeeding – the biological norm.
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 [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
**Announcement that DockAtot is NOT for sleep!**
Dianne is hosting a breastfeeding class 1/24/23
The other side of a long maternity leave [3:56]
Why do another episode on extended breastfeeding? [5:21]
Being prepared for chaos [8:10]
Resources for safety [10:30]
What happened in dianne’s house [12:00]
What happened when Abby asked social media about extended bf [13:08]
Discussing with providers [17:45]
When you’re a working parent [22:35]
Pumping when breastfeeding a toddler [26:00]
When your toddler breastfeeds like a newborn [28:20]
Things will work out [37:55]
Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com.
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/
Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here~
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast~
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~
- Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
- Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com
Music we use~
Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
Next Episode

Galactagogues
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What the heck is a galactagogue, anyway? And do they really work?
Dianne and Abby discuss the 3 types of galactagogues and give you the run down on effectiveness of each one. Don’t miss 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 comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!
Things we talked about:
What is a galactagogue [4:43]
There are 3 kinds [5:45]
Pharmaceuticals [6:32]
Foods and herbs are most popular [12:35]
Let’s talk about foods [12:46]
Milk supply is often NOT the issue [15:05]
Now herbs [21:25]
Fenugreek [25:50]
Herbs are not regulated [25:30]
Herbs with pumping, etc [31:40]
Herbs as a confidence boost [33:00]
When post-partum anxiety plays a role in all of this [35:20]
Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com.
This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com.
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-it-low-milk-supply/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-with-anxiety/
https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/9-galactogogues-protocol-english.pdf
Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/
Check out Dianne’s blog here~
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast~
Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~
- Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
- Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com
Music we use~
Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
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