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It is a myth that you can’t nurse if you have low milk supply. That’s totally not true! If you want to nurse your baby, you can. You don’t have to and it’s ok to decide to let that go if need be. But low supply doesn’t mean you can not nurse your baby if you want to. We hear all the time “I couldn’t nurse even though I wanted to because I didn’t have enough milk.” It’s just heartbreaking when something you really wanted for your baby seems out of reach. Low supply is real and surprisingly common. It happens for a number of reasons from anatomy (such as not enough milk making tissue) to mechanics (baby unable to remove milk effectively causing the body to slow milk production because there isn’t enough demand) to just really horrible advice (ignore those telling you not to feed your baby when they’re hungry- we watch the baby, not the clock!). Whatever the cause, working with an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (want to become one? Check our @Lactation University and @Christy Jo Hendricks’ amazing program!) that is familiar with low supply difficulties, you may still be able to reach your baby feeding goals. Sometimes with simply adjustments and sometimes with modifications like in this video with an at the breast supplementing system to include additional milk during a feed. Though surprisingly common, you shouldn’t expect to have low supply and very often when it happens it is temporary or isolated (such as low output for pumping but not for nursing) and can usually be resolved with support. If you do have low supply with one baby, it doesn’t mean it will happen with another baby. #lowsupply #lactationeducation #lactationsupport #babyfeeding #myths #myth #mythbusters #newbaby #formula #humanmilk #newborn #momtalk #babiesoftiktok #fact #facts #feedallthebabies #pregnancy #babybump #pregnant #preparingforbaby #formulafeeding
What can someone say that lets you know they really don’t know anything about pumping milk? ![]()
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I’ll go first… “pumping is the easy way out.”
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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.
