Jessica Holbrook, MSN, RN, CCRN

Jessica is a current ICU nurse and nurse writer with specialized certifications in pediatrics, life flight, and cardiac surgery. She has spent most of her healthcare career caring for medically complex and chronically ill pediatric patients. Her writing focuses on education of patients and families to help them make informed healthcare decisions.

 

Jessica graduated with her Masters of Science in Nursing from Weber State University, where she focused on hospital quality improvement and expanding access to healthcare for at-risk populations. Her masters thesis focused on health and wellness education for adolescents.

 

Before starting her career in healthcare, Jessica worked for years as a nanny and a high school sports coach. She spends her spare time trail running with her husband and baking with her daughter.

Jessica Holbrook
C section operation recovery concept.

Pregnancy

6 Must-Haves for Your C-Section Recovery Kit

Whether planned or a surprise, a c-section recovery kit can help you heal more quickly. You want to make sure you care for yourself after a c-section.

Happy kids with disabilities in preschool.

Special Needs

Building Adaptive Skills in Children with Disabilities

Adaptive skills are the skills your child needs to care for themselves and gain independence. Children with disabilities may need more help learning these skills.

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Breastfeeding

How to Tell if Breast Milk Is Bad

Breast milk can have different tastes, smells, and colors. Knowing how to tell if breast milk is bad will keep your baby safe and keep you from throwing away good...

Pain and problems in a woman while breastfeeding a baby.

Breastfeeding

Mastitis vs Thrush: How to Spot the Difference

Knowing the difference between mastitis and thrush will help you choose the best treatment plan. With proper treatment, you should be able to continue breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding

When and How to Stop Pumping Your Breast Milk

When you and your baby are ready to wean from pumping breast milk, it's important to do it slowly. Weaning too fast can cause mastitis and painful engorgement.

Mother breastfeeding baby on a bench in the Park.

Breastfeeding

Watery Breast Milk? 4 Possible Causes (& Solutions)

Watery breast milk is common and usually not something to worry about. If you produce watery milk, emptying the breast with each feeding will help.

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Breastfeeding

5 Protein-Rich Lactation Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding moms need optimal nutrition to keep their milk production up. These protein-rich snacks are a great way to meet your nutrition needs.

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Breastfeeding

How to Combine Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and pumping do not have to be exclusive of one another, as long as you know how to combine breastfeeding and pumping.