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Move Over Kim Kardashian, Breastfeeding Breaks The Internet!

Move Over Kim Kardashian, Breastfeeding Breaks The Internet!

theleakyboobNovember 17, 20145 min read

by Jessica Martin-Weber So KK wants to break the internet with a picture of her butt, breastfeeders know that to break the internet all you have to do is put…

The Romanticized Myth of What Constitutes Successful Breastfeeding- An Apology

The Romanticized Myth of What Constitutes Successful Breastfeeding- An Apology

theleakyboobOctober 15, 20148 min read

By ignoring the bottle-feeding parts of my journey and prioritizing the WHO CODE, I perpetuated a romanticized myth of what constitutes successful breastfeeding.

What I Want You To Know About Why My Son Can’t Eat- FPIES

What I Want You To Know About Why My Son Can’t Eat- FPIES

theleakyboobOctober 14, 20145 min read

By Carrie Saum Dickson This guest post shares the feeding journey of 16 month of Echo as told by his mother. A breastfeeding, pumping, allergy story of a little boy…

Feeding Echo, Part 2- Solids, Vomit, More Pumping, Donor Milk, and FPIES

Feeding Echo, Part 2- Solids, Vomit, More Pumping, Donor Milk, and FPIES

theleakyboobOctober 14, 20145 min read

This mom made huge sacrifices to get her son breastmilk when breastfeeding didn’t work out, then allergies and FPIES.

Feeding Echo, part 1- Breastfeeding Trauma, Exclusively Pumping, and FPIES

Feeding Echo, part 1- Breastfeeding Trauma, Exclusively Pumping, and FPIES

theleakyboobOctober 14, 20145 min read

This mom planned on breastfeeding but a stroke and severe allergies called FPIES have changed everything for her son.

Lactation Consultant Licensure in the United States

Lactation Consultant Licensure in the United States

theleakyboobOctober 13, 20144 min read

Currently, anyone practicing breastfeeding care can call themselves a lactation consultant but it doesn’t mean they are. How State Licensure of lactation consultants can help moms.

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Welcome to The Leaky Boob, your trusted companion on the journey of nurturing and nourishing your little one. We understand that feeding your child is a unique experience for every family, filled with joys and challenges alike. Our mission is to provide you with evidence-based information, practical advice, and a supportive community to empower you in your breastfeeding journey.

 

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