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"My husband says me breastfeeding is what ruined our marriage and why we're getting a divorce. That I cared too much for our child and made my husband feel second. I guess it is, I didn't know breastfeeding could do that. I didn't mean to ruin our marriage by breastfeeding."![]()
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The client that told me this in our zoom call was calm as she said it. She was matter of fact, resigned, accepting.![]()
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By the end of our call, I circled back around to the notion that she ruined her marriage by breastfeeding their child.![]()
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"No, you did not ruin your marriage by breastfeeding. Prioritizing the needs of your child that depends on you rather than the wants and desires of the adult you share life with is not what ended your marriage. Your husband acting like a child that was in competition with your actual child is at least half of what ended the relationship."![]()
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At least half was being very generous toward him, which he did not deserve.![]()
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She started to cry. In the hour we had met she described being pressured for seggs just weeks after giving birth, guilted for sitting and nursing instead of making the grown man food, and shamed for nursing and "ruining" her chest to feed their baby instead of keeping her body as her husband's plaything.![]()
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Caring for her baby isn't what ruined her marriage. Her husband (soon to be ex) is what ruined her marriage.![]()
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Men who complain to their partners in order to pressure them into stopping caring for their child so that she will prioritize pleasuring them are selfish and immature.![]()
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No wonder so many women are fed up.![]()
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Thankfully there are men out there that understand being a loving grownup but I don't blame the women that don't want to take the risk of the kind of experience my client had. The male loneliness epidemic is just what some men call the natural consequences of exploiting women and being selfish in relationships so they can avoid accountability and acknowledging that the issue isn't women not wanting to be with them but them being the kind of people nobody would want to be with.![]()
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I don't know who needs to hear this but being pressured to perform for a partner isn't love, being manipulated into stepping back from parenting responsibilities to please your partner isn't connection, and feeling alone in parenting when you are partnered while being expected to act as though it has no physical/emotional/mental toll on you is not reasonable partnership.![]()
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Sure, sometimes a parent emotionally abandons their partner and becomes overly consumed with caring for their child. Pressure, guilt trips, manipulation, and demands are not the answer. Therapy, coaching, support, and sharing the load are. Often emotional unavailability and overly concerned with childcare is a sign of anxiety and connection and support that is caring and empathetic is more effective in balance being found.![]()
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Nobody deserves to be guilt-tripped for feeding and caring for their child.
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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.
