The Leaky B@@b

Served Fresh Daily.

  • About
    • TLB History
  • Articles
  • Relational Resource
    • All
    • Articles from the professional experts
    • Breastfeeding the newborn
    • Milk Supply
    • Nipples
    • Relactating
    • Supplementing
  • Giveaways
  • Sponsorship
  • Shop
  • Cart
  • Checkout
  • My account

Featured Articles

Pregnant belly new baby gui

The New Baby Guide 2021 Edition (for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Newborn)

“Single best guide currently available to new families. Honest, concise, informative and all around fun to read! Refreshing to have such a valuable resource by those truly in-the-know.”

TLB’s First Ever Newborn and Postpartum Summit

Newborn and Postpartum Summit A totally free event with say-it-like-it-is conversation about the newborn and postpartum stage featuring guest experts and The Leaky Boob’s New Baby Guide. This completely free summit event is made possible by the generous support of GooseWaddle, My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear, Charlie Banana, Pura Stainless, Andaluz Waterbirth Center, Bets & Emy, Crane […]

Virtual Baby Shower Giveaway 2020

by Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by GooseWaddle When I was expecting my first baby I lived over a thousand miles from my parents and most of my friends and knew very few people where I lived. With a difficult pregnancy, I felt very isolated and alone during my pregnancy and in many ways […]

Ready For Your Virtual Baby Shower? Your Virtual Baby Shower Planning Guide

by Lavinia Martin-Weber This post made possible by GooseWaddle (Join The Leaky Boob’s virtual baby shower here.) In the midst of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, we’re finding our whole world shifting to being online… well, more than it already was before the stay-at-home orders were issued. But just because our physical social lives come to a […]

Expert Support

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 pick the best breast pump

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 […]

American Academy of Pediatrics breastfeeding through sickness

Breastfeeding While Sick and How To Recover Your Supply

by Jessica Martin-Weber with Rene Fisher, IBCLC ______________________________ 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 generous support of Ameda. *Please […]

from Jessica

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 […]

*My Body* On Demand

by Jessica Martin-Weber Content Note This piece focuses on sexual assault and includes discussion and detailed description of birth including birth trauma, anxiety, and mention of sexual assault. The sweet smell of a new baby was more intoxicating than I had imagined. My heart swelled every time I held her, I thought I had known […]

Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding

by Jessica Martin-Weber ______________________________ 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 post is generously made possible by Bamboobies   All kinds of advice and myths abound […]

Paths of Remembrance That Honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss

By Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the support of My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear Content Note: infant and pregnancy loss discussed. Loss is profound and deep, that’s part of what makes it loss. The loss of a child amplifies that profound depth of pain in ways that are nearly tangible as loving as deeply […]

Leakie to Leakie: Real Stories from Real Moms

my child's allergies aren't a preference

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 […]

Postpartum depression

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 […]

Support The Leaky Boob

 


 

Follow us

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • feedburner

Search

Get Email Updates Here

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner


Categories

Return to top of page

Copyright © 2021 · Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in


Nestle free zone


Disclamer

The Leaky B@@b does not intend to dispense medical advice and should not be considered medical advice or counsel. If you have a question about your health or the health of your child please consult your physician. The stories and information here are anecdotal and of personal opinion only and should not be used as a substitute for medical help.
website security