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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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No matter how you vote, I will help you feed your baby.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will honor your right to information and education to make the best choices you can for you and your family.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will support you in your parenting journey.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will help you create a safety plan if needed because of intimate partner vi*lence.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will advocate for your right to informed consent and decision making.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will respect your choice to stay at home as a parent or work out of the home parent.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will advocate for your child's right to an accessible education that meets their learning needs.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will push for policies that protect your rights through pregnancy and breastfeeding. ![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will champion your personal responsibility in health care decisions being between you and your health care provider and not the government.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will expect your right and the rights of all others to due process to be upheld and hold my government accountable if that is compromised.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will care about you and your experience and continue to vote my conscience that you will have your needs and rights honored in the USA and the same for every other person in this country.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will exercise my civic duty and hold my elected officials accountable.![]()
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No matter how you vote, I will still be here offering support, information, and community.
People love to say breastfeeding isn’t political but that’s just because they either aren’t paying attention or they want to be comfortable not thinking of the impact of their vote. ![]()
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Breastfeeding is political. Parenting is political. ![]()
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This US election, I voted for my children.![]()
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Which, of course, I do every time.![]()
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Last week when I sat at my dining room table and read through every candidate's position, endorsements, affiliations, voting history, and funding sources, reading what they have to say for themselves and what others said about them then discussing it with my husband and my 18 year old who was voting in her first election ever, I continuously held the thought of the future I was voting for for my children. And because I live in a 100% vote by mail state (we dropped our ballots at an official ballot dropbox like we usually do), I carefully filled in the little bubbles that reflected my choice, voting my conscience, my faith, my values, and the awareness that some day I will answer to my children for my vote.![]()
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And the children down the street.![]()
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And the children 3 states away.![]()
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And the children around the country. ![]()
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Yours too.![]()
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Considering a candidate's position on healthcare, I voted for our children.![]()
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Considering a candidate's position on education, I voted for our children.![]()
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Considering a candidate's position on taxation and the economy, I voted for our children.![]()
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Considering a candidate's position on SNAP benefits, I voted for our children.![]()
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Considering a candidate's position on immigration, I voted for our children.![]()
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Considering a candidate's position on personal healthcare decisions, I voted for our children.![]()
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I have adult children already, I know that as kids grow up they ask hard questions. They want to understand how our choices reflect our values, our ethics, our beliefs. ![]()
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If you are a USA citizen and haven’t voted yet, I hope you are able to make that happen today. May your vote be true to yourself, the deepest parts of you and your values, may your vote honor your integrity and the humanity of everyone, may your vote be filled with hope rather than fear and love rather than hate. May your vote make your children feel cared for and protected, may they look back and see your vote reflected the values they know to be true of you. While I’m hoping for a full blue wave, I respect that each of us has to vote our conscience so my wish for all of us is that there is more peace in our votes than there is anger. #midterms #ElectionDay #parenting #ivoted
What are the lines like at your polling place today? Did you or did you see anyone feeding a baby in line to vote?
testimonials
"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.
