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The Leaky Boob is a resource centered around baby and toddler feeding and throughout the entire parenting journey run by a lactation educator and parenting and relationship coach.
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Ah, the bullying tactic. If they aren't going to breastfeed, make them feel bad about it! Be sure they know that they are failing their baby and are a sh*T parent.![]()
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It's so disgusting.![]()
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Who here found bullying and shame a helpful tactic in reaching your baby feeding goals? ![]()
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Were you motivated to figure out nursing or pumping when someone told you were feeding your baby garbage or better (worse) yet, poison?![]()
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Were you inspired to switch to formula when someone told you it was disgusting for you to nurse your baby around other people?![]()
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Were you able to see the light and keep nursing when someone called you names and questioned your character and love for your child when you shared that you didn't have enough milk and had to supplement with formula?![]()
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Did hearing "best" drive you to push through and you feel really good about it after feeling like you were at the end of your rope and couldn't go a moment longer?![]()
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Anybody? ![]()
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I know people who were pressured into one thing or another with baby feeding because of the words and behaviors of others and I know even more that were forced into giving up on their goals because of the bullying of a system that failed to support them with a lack of education, lack of exposure to normal feeding, lack of resources for support and problem solving, and lack of appropriate healthcare that would make a difference. Systemic bullying impacts a LOT of feeding outcomes.![]()
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But I don't know anyone that found bullying strategies helpful in their baby feeding journey. Even if the shame and guilt incapacitated them in being able to fully participate in the outcomes. Even if on paper it looks like they did reach them. ![]()
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Because bullying isn't helpful. Shame isn't productive. Undermining someone to make them feel terrible about themselves in order to force a specific feeding strategy is not a win. It is not helpful. It is not a good thing.![]()
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It is damaging and can have lasting negative impacts. ![]()
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Which is why we don't allow that here. We don't hold space for bullying even in the name of "supporting" breastfeeding.![]()
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If you have to be an a**hole to people to get them to breastfeed, you're doing it wrong.![]()
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You know what does make a difference? Kindness. Understanding. Empathy. Support. Information. Systemic changes (like decent maternity leave, full access to health care, supportive community and family, etc.). ![]()
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If the support you offer is about your frustration, your agenda, your priorities, it isn't support, it is self-serving.![]()
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Bullying has no place in baby feeding education and parenting support.
What's the best metaphor you've heard about what it is like being a woman and "not all men?"![]()
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There are so many good ones.![]()
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I've been fascinated by the metaphors people have used in response to "not all men" for how women have to move through the world around their primary predator: men.![]()
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Sharks![]()
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Swimming with sharks but you don't know which ones are hungry and will attack humans.![]()
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Not all sharks...![]()
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Chocolates![]()
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Getting a box of chocolates where 3 are filled with sawdust, 2 with ketchup, 1 with antifreeze, 1 with ghost peppers, 1 with feces, 1 with raisins, and 1 with the best chocolate truffle you've ever had.![]()
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Not all chocolates...![]()
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Snakes.![]()
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How do you know which one is venomous until you get close enough and learn enough about them? What about the venomous ones that look a LOT like some totally harmless snakes (IS THE RED TOUCHING THE YELLOW OR BLACK? What's that rhyme and why can't I remember it when I'm this close to the snake and it actually matters?!)![]()
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Not all snakes...![]()
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So what have you got? What metaphors speak to you?
If you compare feeding a baby in public to human waste in public, I am never going to a dinner party at your place and hope your guests are aware you think milk and urine/feces are comparable. ![]()
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I don’t know who needs to hear this right now but feeding a baby isn’t gross and it’s REALLY wild that anyone would think it is disgusting or repulsive to see a baby being fed and loved.
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"If you've ever had a child or been a parent you know what it means to say that each day is a new experiment. There is so much to figure out, and so many self-proclaimed helpful resources. Fortunately, Jessica Martin-Weber, owner/creator/author of The Leaky Boob, has the answers based on science, best practice, and practical advice stemming from her own experiences raising nine children. TLB is a go-to for all people expecting, lactating, raising children, or counseling any of the aforementioned groups. Want advice on speed dial? Check out TheLeakyBoob.com."
Kim Updegrove, MSN, MPH, APRN, CNM, chairperson and Past President of Human Milk Bank of North America, Executive Director at Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
"I found TLB and Jessica when I was desperately trying to figure out how to keep breastfeeding my eldest, who my lactation consultant still says had the worst latch she has ever seen. Jessica had created something so special-amazing information, a supportive community amidst the mommy wars, content in many different formats for those of us who need to see/read/hear in different ways, and it is no exaggeration to say that her work was instrumental in not just saving that breastfeeding journey (which would extend through 3 years, 18 months of that tandem nursing) but in setting me up for success and support in future journeys, and truly for motherhood as a whole. The down to earth way she writes makes the information relatable and easy to digest and apply. I am forever grateful."
Dr. Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC
"The Leaky Boob has met a need in the lactating community since its inception. Jessica’s breastfeeding support group is a true pioneer in the online breastfeeding community, offering families exceptional education and unwavering support long before similar pages emerged. Her transparency, authenticity, and heartfelt encouragement create a safe and empowering space where parents feel heard and guided. It’s a shining example of what real, compassionate leadership looks like!"
CHRISTY JO HENDRICKS IBCLC, RLC, CCCE, CLE©, Doula
Hi there!
Jessica and Jeremy Martin-Weber are the dynamic duo behind The Leaky Boob, a trusted resource dedicated to supporting families on their parenting and breastfeeding journeys. As parents to nine children, they bring a wealth of personal experience, humor, and compassion to their work. Together, they have created a safe, inclusive space where parents can access evidence-based information, practical advice, and a thriving community.
Jessica leads with her passion for normalizing breastfeeding and empowering families, while Jeremy provides a supportive voice for partners and caregivers, fostering collaboration and connection. Their shared mission is to celebrate the uniqueness of every family's story and provide resources to help navigate both the joys and challenges of nurturing little ones.
