EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 36 MIN
Getting a Good Latch
from Badass Breastfeeding Podcast · host Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Latching. It’s the basis of a good breastfeeding relationship. But how do youknow if your baby has a good latch? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discusslatching, what constitutes a good latch and what is a bad latch.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto [email protected]. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Latching is where it all begins [9:00]Painful latch [9:55]Position for a deep latch [13:27]Breast support [15:30]Babies need help [17:38]Wide open mouth [25:05]Tight muscles [26:42]Help with coordination [27:22]Helping a sleepy baby feed [30:30]Feeds take longer in the beginning [33:31]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/latch-regression/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic 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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Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Latching. It’s the basis of a good breastfeeding relationship. But how do you know if your baby has a good latch? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss latching, w...
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