For the last 10 years, Lauren has been passionate about optimizing wellness by integrating preventative primary health care and research. As a nurse practitioner studying the gut microbiome of preterm infants in her PhD program, she discovered that babies who weren't being given breast milk were suffering fatal complications. She wanted to find a solution that would give all babies the ability to have breast milk, and support prolonged breastfeeding. By designing a bottle that offers seamless continuity between breast and nourishing with pumped milk, The Natural Nipple hopes to empower parents with nature's first life vaccine (breastmilk), promote bonding, and improve the health of families around the world.

Katelyn holds a Bachelor of Allied Health in Medical Sciences with a minor in Business. Driven by a passion for improving healthcare, she joined The Natural Nipple team, where her experience collaborating with key clinical partners reshaped her career aspirations. Committed to bringing innovative breastfeeding solutions to market and enhancing long-term health outcomes for families, Katelyn has played a pivotal role in building the brand from the ground up.

With a qualification in both Speech Therapy and Audiology, Katia found her niche in infant feeding very early on in her career. She subsequently completed both the South African Certified Lactation Consultant (SACLC) and the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) courses with distinction to pursue her passion - breastfeeding. Katia has gained vast experience during her years of lactation consulting, from rural hospitals in South Africa to top private care in Portugal. Her professional background bolsters her gentle approach and ability to treat mother and baby as a whole. She has dedicated her entire professional career to protecting and promoting breastfeeding and helping families achieve their feeding goals.