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.

04/05/2026

Hands off the breast and the newborn. Keep them skin-to-skin to find each other, like any other newborn mammal.

04/05/2026

“Those that breastfed had lower rates of anxiety and depression. . . the longer she breastfed for, the stronger the relationship was.”

McNestry C et al. Breastfeeding and later depression and anxiety in mothers in Ireland: 10-year prospective observational study. BMJ Open. 2026

04/04/2026

Loving Francesca Lollobridgida holding her toddler while answering questions about her GOLD medal win in speed skating.

04/04/2026

What ICE’s Data on Pregnant, Postpartum, and Lactating Women in ICE Detention Really Shows

04/04/2026

Make learning to breastfeed easy. Lie on your side.

04/04/2026

Point out baby's rounded cheeks and the rounded breast.

04/04/2026

Breastfeeding is convenient when the roads are icy and the power is out. Like today in Nashville, Tennessee home of the mostpower outages in the whole country.

04/03/2026

I love working with breastfeeding families. Call The Lactation Network and ask for Nikki Lee.

04/03/2026

Mamma and baby can breastfeed while they are sleeping = A godsend for the working mother!

04/03/2026

Let baby latch. Hands off!

Predictors of Effective Breastfeeding in Newborns and 6-Week-Old Infants: Modifiable Pre-Feeding, Positioning and Latching-On Elements. Acta Paediatr. 2025 Dec;114(12):3317-3324.

04/03/2026

". . .bed-sharing and bed-sharing should be avoided if parents consume alcohol, smoke or take drugs or if the infant is pre-term."

(2014). Bed-sharing in the absence of hazardous circumstances:…. PloS one, 9(9), e107799.

04/03/2026

Louis-Jacques, A. F., Bartick, M.,et al. (2024). Bedsharing among breastfeeding physicians: Results of a nationwide survey. PloS one, 19(8), e0305625.

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