Featured Articles
A Heartfelt Latch – What You Need To Know
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber This post is generously made possible by Bamboobies That moment when they’re finally in your arms and you can count fingers and toes and sniff their head and stroke the softest cheek you’ve ever felt in your life, that moment is, whether you can feel it right then or not, when […]
Of The Overwhelming, Bad Days, and Normal Feelings
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the support of EvenFlo Feeding ____________________ Parenting can be really hard. Even when you love it and feel this is what you are meant to do it can be really hard. Every parent has times when they are overwhelmed and question whether or not they […]
Why I’ll Stick To Saying “Fed IS Best”
Tweet By Jessica Martin-Weber “You may have heard the phrase ‘fed is best’ and while it may be true, feeding your child is best, it is scientifically proven that breast is better. This is not a shaming statement, it is factual.” I came across an image boldly making this statement recently and I’ve seen others […]
2016 Infant Feeding Guide with Product Reviews + Giveaway
Tweet by The Leaky Boob Community The CDC says that the number one reason for women who intend to breastfeed but don’t end up reaching their breastfeeding goals is lack of support. Support goes a long way in making a difference in our feeding journeys. From familial, social, medical, and employment structures, there are many […]
Expert Support
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
Tweet by Shari Criso, RN, CNM, IBCLC This post made possible by the support of EvenFlo Feeding ____________________ Can I breastfeed throughout my pregnancy? Breastfeeding during pregnancy is very normal. Throughout history and even today in many parts of the world, children survive because they continue to breastfeed throughout pregnancy. In MOST cases, it is […]
Breastfeeding When You Are Sick
Tweet by Shari Criso, RN, CNM, IBCLC This post made possible by the support of EvenFlo Feeding When it comes to breastfeeding, one of the myths that drives me absolutely crazy and could actually be dangerous for your baby, is the idea that if you as a breastfeeding mom are sick, that you should discontinue […]
The Serious Injury No One is Talking About: Diastasis Recti
Tweet by Nicole Nexon, MSPT This post made possible by the generous support of Belabumbum ____________________ Sometimes I feel like exercise has become a dirty word in the mommy sphere. I can understand that. We get this message that we need to do everything – work, raise babies, maintain perfect households, create Pinterest worthy projects, not […]
Having Enough Milk for Your First Day Back
Tweet by Shari Criso, RN, CNM, IBCLC This post made possible by the support of Evenflo Feeding ____________________ As you are preparing to return to work, you’ll be wondering how much should I be storing and how far in advance do I need to prepare. As with anything, it is always best not to […]
from Jessica
I’ve Become a Creepy Mom
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber There are so many things I never imagined I would do before becoming a mother. There was a list that I was aware of but I had no idea that there would be things I would do that I never even considered. My list had the typical items: never let child… […]
Why Do Mothers Crowd Source Healthcare Decisions On Social Media?
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber People regularly come to Facebook and ask what they should do when the answer is call 911 or go to the ER. Far more often than one would think. But you know what? As much as it drives me crazy, I get it. Particularly for women. There are times when yes, […]
For the Mom That Needs To Be Cared For: How About VIP MommyCon Tickets and Earth Mama Angel Baby Swag?
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber When we’re lonely, exhausted, and confused, parenting gets harder. When we’re sore, conflicted, and struggling, despair can creep in. So can resentment and anger and doubt. Burn out. And when feeding our baby isn’t as natural as we thought it would be, our confidence can erode. Not just in the […]
Infant and Child Feeding Advocacy- Why I Continue
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber Recently in a Facebook group for people of faith who are interested in egalitarian theology, I ran across a thread that surprised me. Not because there was debate, debate is common in that group and usually inspires quality conversations promoting reflection. No, what was surprising about this to me was that […]
Leakie to Leakie: Real Stories from Real Moms
When Food Makes Your Child Sick- Allergies and Parenting
Tweet By Heather Mackles, RN, BSN When the food you’re feeding your child is making them sick, what do you do? One mother, a member of The Leaky Boob Community group admin team, shares her family’s journey with food allergies and how it has changed them. A registered nurse, the author shares some points for families […]
#MyStoryMatters; Breast Cancer
Tweet by Ashley Thompson Nursing wasn’t easy for me but I knew it was what I wanted for me and my daughter. I’m 32 years old and my daughter was born almost 2 years ago. I’m so fortunate that I have been able to stay home with her full time since she was born. When she […]
Adoption and Breastfeeding – A #MyStoryMatters
Tweet by Meaghan McKracken It could be said that my adoption story centered around breastmilk. A reality most wouldn’t expect in an adoption story but adoption stories, like all stories, are unique in their own right. This is mine. If you’re on this site you probably already know that the realities of breastfeeding can be difficult. […]
A Poem on Postpartum Depression; A #MyStoryMatters
Tweet by Melissa Hoos I’m mama to one amazing 10 month old boy. Having been diagnosed with clinical depression and generalized anxiety disorder at age 15, I knew I was at a high risk for postpartum depression. Pregnancy gave me a wonderful break from depressive episodes (my psychiatrist would tell me, just get pregnant! It’ll solve […]
