Traveling with Breastmilk

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Julia is moving from LA to Missouri and needs to transport her frozen breast milk stash without turning it into powder.

The Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, hosted by lactation consultant Dianne Cassidy and Abby Theuring, opens with sponsor acknowledgments and a listener review praising the show's role in building breastfeeding confidence. The hosts highlight a new breastfeeding law in Puerto Rico that mandates workplace accommodations and restricts formula distribution without consent. The core topic is introduced via an email from listener Julia, who is moving from Los Angeles to Missouri and seeks advice on transporting her frozen breast milk stash without converting it to powder. Abby initially suggests driving straight through with a cooler, but Julia later reports back with her actual solution. Julia's husband drove a U-Haul over 23 hours with overnight stops, but she flew with the milk using dry ice in a checked cooler. She provides specific tips: dry ice should not be in airtight containers, requires gloves for handling, and vaporizes into carbon dioxide, necessitating ventilation. The hosts take a sponsor break for Nursing Queen, a breastfeeding clothing brand. Returning, they discuss TSA rules, which allow breast milk, formula, and cooling accessories in carry-ons without quantity limits, though screening may involve testing. Abby notes that TSA is U.S.-specific and shares a personal story about flying pre-9/11 to contrast with current security. They mention services like Milk Stork for shipping breast milk and criticize Google advice to consult healthcare providers for travel tips, arguing doctors lack training in such logistical matters. Abby rants about societal isolation forcing parents to over-rely on medical professionals for non-medical breastfeeding support. The episode wraps by encouraging listeners to share their own travel tips.

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A practical road map for getting frozen milk from one place to another without losing it.

This episode lays out a practical route for moving frozen breastmilk without losing it, with Diane and Abby centering on the same answer: dry ice makes the difference.

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When frozen milk has to travel, this episode gets into the cooler with you.

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