Various media outlets like to poll their audience to see if breastfeeding in public or breastfeeding past a certain age is ok, but are these polls really doing anything? Or is it just another form of entertainment based on sexism?
Uncomfortable when you see breastfeeding? Here are 9 reasons and action plans for getting over that.
by Jessica Martin-Weber I first noticed her as I knelt to read what one of the little students in my workshop had scratched into the dirt. Exploring language together, we…
Use this Mother’s Day as a starting point for a new sense of self-nourishment rather than an isolated day in which nurturing the nurturer is allowed. Go out into the world ready to see it in new ways that go beyond what your eyes typically take in. Listen to it. Smell it. Taste it. Feel it in your bones. Your will feel more alive, and so will your children. They are learning from your actions so much more than they are from your words. Teach them well.
What does it look like to breastfeed beyond that 2nd year? For our family it is simple. Breastfeeding beyond societal accepted norms isn’t about anything but the simple, sweet, loving continuation of what we already have.
The old adage to sleep when baby sleeps is all well and good when you have a newborn and only a newborn and that newborn sleeps. But what about when they’ve grown into active toddlers? Or when you have an extroverted preschooler and a newborn? When do you find some time to recharge and rest during the day if you’re a stay at home or work at home parent and especially if you’re a breastfeeding mom? Maybe you can find some rest helping them rest but when a part of your body is required to help someone else sleep, there can come a point when one’s very sanity is threatened. So how do you find space and help the small children grow into adults that can appreciate time alone as well and develop respect for others’ sensitivities?
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.
Hi, I’m Jessica, the founder of The Leaky Boob, Lactation Educator, Parenting Educator, Parenting and Relationship Coach, and mom of 9. I’m so glad you are here.