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Night Weaning Gently FAQ’s and Night Weaning Week 2020 with Giveaway
Night Weaning Week 2020 is made possible thanks to the generous support of Naturepedic and the Night Weaning Gently Workshop. Learn more about all the brands sponsoring Night Weaning Week below, including Naturepedic organic mattresses, Ardo, Crane USA, Olababy, the “Night Weaning, gently” workshop, and the upcoming “Sex, Interrupted” e-book. But first, we’re answering some common […]
Are There Sweet Dreams With A Breastfed Baby? Sleep and the Breastfed Baby
By Jessica Martin-Weber This post made possible by the generous support of Naturepedic Ah sleep. Everyone wants it, parents struggle to get it. We hear all kinds of things about sleep when kids are in the picture. From the start, tiny humans come out with a different set of sleep needs than the people […]
TLBgives 2019 – A Campaign Focused on Giving
It’s time for The Leaky Boob’s final giveaway of the year! We love working with brands that care so much about quality, families, support, and seeing babies well fed. These companies not only see our community as a valuable resource, but each brand we work with is carefully vetted- selected for their commitment to supporting families. […]
Kid safety: at home, on the road, while they eat, and while they sleep
This campaign made possible by Title Sponsor: Naturepedic Let’s talk about the responsibility of keeping our kids safe. I bet that most of us never thought as much about kid safety as when we had our own kids to look after. All of a sudden we have the responsibility of keeping our kids alive, and […]
Expert Support
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 This article made possible by the generous support of Aeroflow Breastpumps. Disclaimer: This information is not to replace the advice of your health care provider. If you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties find IBCLC. Not everyone needs to pump, successful breastfeeding is not dependent […]
Breastfeeding While Sick and How To Recover Your Supply
by Jessica Martin-Weber with Rene Fisher, IBCLC This article made possible by the generous support of Ameda. *Please note, this is not intended to be health care advice or to replace or be a substitute for being seen by a qualified health care provider. Is it ok to breastfeed when you’re sick? Could baby get […]
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, […]
from Jessica
*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 This post is generously made possible by Bamboobies All kinds of advice and myths abound when it comes to breastfeeding and preparing nipples for the experience or what to do when there is pain. Dire warnings and emphasis on getting a “good latch” can make it seem as though it is tricky, inevitably […]
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 […]
When There Is No Glow- Nymphai and Nurturing Our Own Healing
by Jessica Martin-Weber I have a tattoo on my upper right arm that starts at a three pointed scar on my inner arm and wraps up and around my shoulder. A twisty, viney type of tree with swirls, knots, and sharp looking points. The tree looks like it has grown around many obstacles and against […]
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 […]
