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The Leaky Boob is a resource centered around baby and toddler feeding and throughout the entire parenting journey run by a lactation educator and parenting and relationship coach.
Check out our sister podcast: For Tits and Giggles.
2 days ago
“Cover up! Breastfeeding is great but you should be discreet.”![]()
No. ![]()
That’s it. No.![]()
Ok, maybe that’s not it.![]()
Do YOU like to eat under a sheet?![]()
I won’t cover. I don’t feel that feeding my baby is something that needs to be done discreetly. ![]()
Though, admittedly, there are some people I think should maybe eat more discreetly… toast lady. ![]()
When it comes to policing how someone is feeding their baby, if you wouldn’t say it about a bottle, then don’t say it about nursing. ![]()
And if you’re saying it because you think there is something indecent or seggsual about nursing… I say this as gently as possible… ewwwww! Why are you seggsualizing a baby or small child? Are you projecting something here? Because no, just no. That’s not what is happening and either you know that and just like you cause drama or you don’t know that and you’re projecting. ![]()
I won’t cover. I won’t go some place private. I won’t take a bottle to feed while out. I won’t sit in my car or in the bathroom. ![]()
And I have plenty of self-respect. So much that I have no need to confirm to your rigid outdated repressed ideas of what is decent. ![]()
You know what would be lacking self-respect and decency?![]()
Not feeding my child. ![]()
Letting the uninformed opinion of strangers and even uninformed opinions of family and friends determine what is right for my child and me. ![]()
I have far too much self-respect and decency for that. ![]()
Besides I want it to be visible. Because I want it to be normal. ![]()
It IS normal. ![]()
Babies being fed and loved and nurtured don’t need to be hidden away while that is happening. ![]()
Our children need to see it to know this is what humans do to care for their young. ![]()
Our teens need to see it to be challenged that bodies are not just for marketing beauty standards and fashion and seggs. ![]()
Our young adults need to see it to have examples of the vast range of life stages and experiences.![]()
Our parents-to-be need to see it to know they aren’t alone and witness what is normal and find community. ![]()
Our grandparents need to see it to be reminded of the support they can offer.![]()
We all need to see it to connect with each other and the power we have within us for love and connection and nurishment. ![]()
I won’t cover. ![]()
You can if you want to, cover if that works for you. ![]()
You are also more than welcome to cover your own head if you can’t handle seeing breastfeeding. But I won’t be asking my baby to accommodate your sensitivities and repressed ideals, I trust you can handle your big feeling about what I do with my child like a grown up.
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2 days ago
Can you nurse your baby if you have br€ast implants? ![]()
#stitch with For Tits and Giggles #lactation #Breastfeeding #nursing #plasticsurgery #cosmeticsurgery #beauty #beautystandards #genderaffirmingcare #womenshealth #history #medicalhistory #womenshistory
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Let’s see those fun fall birth and baby feeding themed decor!
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"If you've ever had a child or been a parent you know what it means to say that each day is a new experiment. There is so much to figure out, and so many self-proclaimed helpful resources. Fortunately, Jessica Martin-Weber, owner/creator/author of The Leaky Boob, has the answers based on science, best practice, and practical advice stemming from her own experiences raising nine children. TLB is a go-to for all people expecting, lactating, raising children, or counseling any of the aforementioned groups. Want advice on speed dial? Check out TheLeakyBoob.com."
Kim Updegrove, MSN, MPH, APRN, CNM, chairperson and Past President of Human Milk Bank of North America, Executive Director at Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
"I found TLB and Jessica when I was desperately trying to figure out how to keep breastfeeding my eldest, who my lactation consultant still says had the worst latch she has ever seen. Jessica had created something so special-amazing information, a supportive community amidst the mommy wars, content in many different formats for those of us who need to see/read/hear in different ways, and it is no exaggeration to say that her work was instrumental in not just saving that breastfeeding journey (which would extend through 3 years, 18 months of that tandem nursing) but in setting me up for success and support in future journeys, and truly for motherhood as a whole. The down to earth way she writes makes the information relatable and easy to digest and apply. I am forever grateful."
Dr. Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC
"The Leaky Boob has met a need in the lactating community since its inception. Jessica’s breastfeeding support group is a true pioneer in the online breastfeeding community, offering families exceptional education and unwavering support long before similar pages emerged. Her transparency, authenticity, and heartfelt encouragement create a safe and empowering space where parents feel heard and guided. It’s a shining example of what real, compassionate leadership looks like!"
CHRISTY JO HENDRICKS IBCLC, RLC, CCCE, CLE©, Doula
Hi there!
Jessica and Jeremy Martin-Weber are the dynamic duo behind The Leaky Boob, a trusted resource dedicated to supporting families on their parenting and breastfeeding journeys. As parents to nine children, they bring a wealth of personal experience, humor, and compassion to their work. Together, they have created a safe, inclusive space where parents can access evidence-based information, practical advice, and a thriving community.
Jessica leads with her passion for normalizing breastfeeding and empowering families, while Jeremy provides a supportive voice for partners and caregivers, fostering collaboration and connection. Their shared mission is to celebrate the uniqueness of every family's story and provide resources to help navigate both the joys and challenges of nurturing little ones.
