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Lucky’s Birth – Live!, with My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear
Tweet This special occasion made possible by the generous support of My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear. Ever since we live streamed Sugarbaby’s birth 5 years ago, we have received message after message from people thanking us for showing how calm and beautiful birth can be. And ever since we announced this pregnancy, we have received […]
Getting Ready For Baby And How We “Do It All” (Lucky’s Birth Live Feed Test)
Tweet We’re often asked how we prepare our family for a new baby, how we set up our birth space, and how we “do it all” with kids, managing our business, homeschooling some of our children (3), household responsibilities, our marriage, etc. Sometimes we write about it but we decided that since we need to […]
Belly Painting- Celebrating and Commemorating Pregnancy With Your Children
Tweet By Jessica Martin-Weber with Squiggle Bug, Smunchie, Sugarbaby, and Jeremy Martin-Weber Each person deserves to be celebrated. A theme that is common in our family. Most often , the ways we find to celebrate are small and simple but very special. We’re going to show one way we enjoy celebrating a coming baby. Belly […]
#TLBsafekids 2017 – a Giveaway to Inspire and Support
Tweet Keeping our kids safe is quite a daunting task. They start out so little, so vulnerable, and though they are amazingly resilient and life comes across as a force with a seeming will of its own, at least babies can’t get themselves into trouble – they’re immobile. But as they gain mobility, and curiosity […]
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The Serious Injury No One is Talking About: Diastasis Recti
Tweet by Nicole Nexon, MSPT This post made possible by the generous support of Chunkabuns ____________________ 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, […]
Picking Bottle Nipples for the Breastfed Baby
Tweet With Amy Peterson, IBCLC This post made possible by the support of EvenFlo Feeding ________________________ Lots of breastfed babies will also use a bottle. Most of us have heard that introducing a bottle can potentially have a negative impact on the breastfeeding relationship. But thankfully, we can control these risks. Lower risks Latch: The way […]
How Lubrication Can Improve Breastmilk Pumping
There’s a simple way to prevent and ease some pumping discomfort, long time Leaky and WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Kristine Phillips Keller shares what she has learned to help other moms that are pumping their breastmilk. This practical tip was a game changer In Kristine’s own journey as an exclusively pumping mom for her little guy.
Everything You Need To Know About Postpartum Bleeding And Periods After Childbirth
Tweet by Dr. Kymberlee Lake Most women know that there may be some bleeding after giving birth but often women are surprised by how much and how long and they aren’t aware of the difference between postpartum bleeding and discharge and menstruation. The first bleeding after you give birth is called lochia. What exactly […]
from Jessica
*My Body* On Demand
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber Content Note This piece focuses on sexual assault and includes discussion and detailed description of birth including birth trauma, anxiety, and mention of sexual assault. The sweet smell of a new baby was more intoxicating than I had imagined. My heart swelled every time I held her, I thought I had […]
Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding
Tweet By Jessica Martin-Weber This post is generously made possible by Bamboobies All kinds of advice and myths abound when it comes to breastfeeding and preparing nipples for the experience or what to do when there is pain. Dire warnings and emphasis on getting a “good latch” can make it seem as though it is tricky, […]
Paths of Remembrance That Honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Tweet By Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the support of My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear Content Note: infant and pregnancy loss discussed. Loss is profound and deep, that’s part of what makes it loss. The loss of a child amplifies that profound depth of pain in ways that are nearly tangible as loving as […]
When There Is No Glow- Nymphai and Nurturing Our Own Healing
Tweet by Jessica Martin-Weber I have a tattoo on my upper right arm that starts at a three pointed scar on my inner arm and wraps up and around my shoulder. A twisty, viney type of tree with swirls, knots, and sharp looking points. The tree looks like it has grown around many obstacles and […]
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 […]
