Nikki Lee Health

Nikki Lee Health I've supported babies & families since 1975. Now, I'm on a mission to help community health workers, peer counselors, and doulas get affordable access to CEUs.

Nikki's publications include Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Breastfeeding Therapy. The International Journal of Childbirth Education reviewed this book, saying:

"The author of this highly informative and well written book seems to capture the mission of The National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NC-CAM) as evidenced by the integration of best practices and clinical expertise, while keeping patient values in mind." review by Berandette Alexander, MS, LPC, NBCC

A second book, A Breastfeeding Owner's Manual received this recent review by Gwen West, CLC: "A Breastfeeding Owner’s Manual is a breath of fresh air for
professionals looking for straightforward information to share with prospective clients. I would recommend this book to families considering breastfeeding for the first time, young families, professionals who work with pregnant women, and
health educators. This book would be a wonderful addition to every OB/GYN waiting room and professional lending library. The table of contents is clear and concise, making it easy to find the right information fast, which should be appreciated by families in the depths of new parenthood. The progression from pregnancy, delivery, the first few months, and beyond also makes finding the right information fast and easy. This simple design would allow grandparents, caregivers, spouses/ partners, and even older children to support the birthing parent in their breastfeeding journey, even if they’ve never taken a breastfeeding class or had personal experience. Additionally,
the information provided is just enough to answer immediate questions without overwhelming new families with too much information. A Breastfeeding Owner’s Manual gives new families the language to use when seeking more complex support, and instills confidence by clearly identifying what is normal and what may need more professional support. Overall, as a basic beginning to the breastfeeding journey, this book is perfect addition to any shelf
or lending library." Nikki has published the monographs “Benefits of Breastfeeding and Their Economic Impact”and “Sexuality and Breastfeeding” and the educational pamphlet “How to help yourself through labor". She is writes for her blog, Morning Thoughts (www.nikkileehealth.com/blogmorningthoughts/), and updates her page, NikkiLeeHealth.

09/10/2026

You can do lots of things and breastfeed at the same time. Stand up to breastfeed as soon as you can. Breastfeeding makes mothering easier.

09/09/2026

Fear is a normal part of childbearing and of life. Community, family and friends are antidotes to fear.

09/09/2026

Part 3 of a series on hand expressing and storing newborn milk while at least 34 weeks pregnant.

This article, based on the same research, is where the exclusive rates in the hospital more than tripled!!

Juntereal, N. A., & Spatz, D. L. (2021). Integrative Review of Antenatal Milk Expression and Mother-Infant Outcomes During the First 2 Weeks After Birth. Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN, 50(6), 659–668. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2021.07.003

09/09/2026

Current research supports starting at 34 weeks. If you can have s*x, you can hand express.

NO CONNECTION between amount expressed in pregnancy and amount produced after baby born.

09/09/2026

Human milk is the healthiest and safest milk for babies in NICU.

Pump. You don't have to breastfeed.

09/09/2026

Pregnant? Build confidence by practicing skills: hand expression, holding a baby model in different positions, and seeing how newborns self-attach on a video.

Products might make you feel ready. Feeling ready is different to feeling confident.

09/08/2026

Thousands have enjoyed this basic course, for all who work with pregnant and birthing families. Full of current evidence, group activities, and real-life scenarios. Responsive scheduling. Offers CERPs for certification renewal.

09/07/2026

New mothers need company to listen and to love them, as well as doing some laundry and making dinner.

09/07/2026

Part 4, a walk down memory lane as we discuss prenatal hand expression.

09/07/2026

Part 1 of a series. Collect pregnancy milk (aka colostrum) if you have diabetes to lower the chance your baby will develop diabetes.

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