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Nighttime Teething Nightmare- Why Teething Makes Your Baby Cry More At Night and What May Help
by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the generous support of Ready Rocker Use Code: TLB-30 for 30% off your cart on readyrocker.com Ever noticed that when your baby is teething their crankiness and discomfort seems to get worse at night? Or even how sometimes they seem TOTALLY fine during the day and […]
The Leaky Boob Nourish 2022: An Infant and Toddler Feeding Summit
Nourish presenters included hospital and private practice clinicians and educators recognized for their leadership in understanding some of the more complex social-emotional and physical feeding challenges facing parents today. With practical action steps families can implement immediately, Nourish 2022 presenters share evidence based information and give parents the tools they need to feed their children with loving confidence.
What you need to know about breastfeeding and postpartum contractions
by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by Naturepedic Organic Mattresses for the whole family Use the code “TLB15” for 15% off your cart at naturepedic.com. Lactation can save your life, help heal your body, and be good for your uterus. This is all true. We talk a lot about how great breastfeeding can be for baby, […]
How to set up a lactation space you’ll love
by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the generous support of Ready Rocker Use Code: TLB-30 for 30% off your cart on readyrocker.com There’s something comforting about knowing you have a space just for you, all set up with your favorite comforts. When you get there, you can really relax, you feel safe, […]
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Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Research and Resources
Updated June 19, 2020 Compiled by The Leaky Boob, theleakyboob.com, Facebook.com/TheLeakyBoob ______________________________ The Leaky Boob is committed to providing free information, support, and community. You can be a part of making that possible by joining our circle of support. Any and all support amount makes a difference. _________________________ This resource list is an evolving […]
Looking to Increase Your Pumping Output? Try Parallel Pumping!
by Jessica Martin-Weber with Dr. Kathleen F. McCue, FNP-BC, IBCLC-RLC This article made possible by the generous support of Littlebeam Nursing Pillows. Not every lactating parent will find it necessary to pump to reach their breastfeeding goals. Many, however, do find it necessary. Whatever the reason for pumping breastmilk- whether it is to supplement your […]
How to Select a Breast Pump and Get It Through Your Insurance
by Jessica Martin-Weber with Leah De Shay, IBCLC, and Lauren Bennet, BSN ______________________________ The Leaky Boob is committed to providing free information, support, and community. You can be a part of making that possible by joining our circle of support. Any and all support amount makes a difference. _________________________ This article made possible by the […]
Pumping Basics Part 1- What The Experts Say To Do To Get Started Pumping Your Breastmilk
by Jessica Martin-Weber with Rene Fisher, IBCLC This article made possible by the generous support of Ameda. When my baby was 4 weeks old, it was time for me to get started pumping not only for my baby to be able to receive my milk when I had to be away from her for work, […]
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Nighttime Teething Nightmare- Why Teething Makes Your Baby Cry More At Night and What May Help
by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the generous support of Ready Rocker Use Code: TLB-30 for 30% off your cart on readyrocker.com Ever noticed that when your baby is teething their crankiness and discomfort seems to get worse at night? Or even how sometimes they seem TOTALLY fine during the day and […]
What you need to know about breastfeeding and postpartum contractions
by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by Naturepedic Organic Mattresses for the whole family Use the code “TLB15” for 15% off your cart at naturepedic.com. Lactation can save your life, help heal your body, and be good for your uterus. This is all true. We talk a lot about how great breastfeeding can be for baby, […]
How to set up a lactation space you’ll love
by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the generous support of Ready Rocker Use Code: TLB-30 for 30% off your cart on readyrocker.com There’s something comforting about knowing you have a space just for you, all set up with your favorite comforts. When you get there, you can really relax, you feel safe, […]
Will I Livestream My Next Birth?
A letter from Jessica Martin-Weber, founder of The Leaky Boob, mom of 7 with baby no. 8 on the way, and two-time birth live-streamer. Find the short answer here. I love this photo. It was just as we got home from a midwife appointment this past week and the first beautiful day we’d had in […]
Leakie to Leakie: Real Stories from Real Moms
When Food Makes Your Child Sick- Allergies and Parenting
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 on […]
#MyStoryMatters; Breast Cancer
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 came […]
Adoption and Breastfeeding – A #MyStoryMatters
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. For […]
A Poem on Postpartum Depression; A #MyStoryMatters
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 all […]
