In the summer of 2011, after a little over a year of running The Leaky Boob blog and Facebook page, I saw a need to help answer the many reoccurring questions moms, dads, and others had about breastfeeding. There are many incredible resources out there that are full of well-researched, evidence based information, this resource is not intended to replace any of those. What The Leaky Boob Relational Resource is intended to be is a collection of articles sharing information in the relational manner that is part of TLB culture. Presenting well-researched, evidence based information with the “pub” feel, a conversation and dialogue, and personal connection that is a hallmark of The Leaky Boob. My vision is that the Relational Resource would be a place to find information for experts that was accurate and supportive, easy to understand, presented in lay-person terminology, and like talking with a good friend.
The Relational Resource is an ongoing work in progress. Featuring materials from the personal voices of doctors, IBCLCs, CLCs, various field experts, and parents. This resource is not intended to be medical advice or medical counsel and readers are greatly encouraged to take personal responsibility for their health and the health of their child by seeking out qualified health care and to fully research all their options independently.
It is my hope that these materials will encourage and support those seeking information along their breastfeeding journey. Please let me know if there are other topics or specifics within a topic you’d like to see covered in the comments section. Thank you and I hope you find this helpful!
Happy breastfeeding!
~Jessica Martin-Weber
Current Relational Resources:
Low Supply:
Breastfeeding the newborn:
Nipples:
- “Nipple confusion, bottles, and alternative feeding options” by Star Rodriguez, IBCLC
- “Nipple shields: life-saver, supply-wrecker, or just another tool for nursing mothers?” by Jenny Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
- “Nipple shields- Q&A” by Deirdre McLary, IBCLC
- “In Search of the Perfect Latch by Jessica Martin-Weber and Star Rodriguez, IBCLC
Relactating:
- “Your guide to relactation” by Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC
- “Breast Nurturing: A relactation story” by Rachel
Supplementing:
- “An overview to making an educated choice about formula” by Star Rodriguez, IBCLC
- “Bottle feeding breastfed babies” by Tanya Lieberman, IBCLC with Amy Peterson, IBCLC
Breastfeeding and breast cancer:
Biting:
- “Breastfeeding and biting- mistakes, surviving, and what I’ve learned” by Jessica Martin-Weber
- “Tips and Tricks from the pros- Moms and IBCLCs on biting and breastfeeding” compiled by Jessica Martin-Weber
Clogged Ducts, Mastitis, and other boob issues:
Breastfeeding in public:
- “Exploring the body fluids debate about breastfeeding in public” by Jessica Martin-Weber
- “The Leaky Boob Tube- NIP with layers and standing” video by Jessica Martin-Weber
Breastmilk pumping:
- “Pumping 101: who, what, when, where, and how – part 1″ by Star Rodriguiz, IBCLC
- “Pumping 201: working, exclusively pumping, volume, and weaning” by Star Rodriguiz, IBCLC
- “Tips and tricks for exclusively pumping breastmilk” by Gini
Breastfeeding and divorce:
Breastfeeding beyond the 1st year:
Breastfeeding during pregnancy:
Introducing solids:
coming soon
Oversupply:
coming soon
Weaning:
coming soon
Thrush: