We started The Natural Nipple from a place of clinical curiosity and uncovered parents and providers needing a natural solution to achieve seamless transitions between breast and bottle feeding. So we re-invented the baby bottle using biology and technology.
We're a dedicated team of clinicians, scientists and mamas pioneering advancements to empower breastfeeding, promote bonding and optimize wellness worldwide.
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.
Alannah has been a pioneering trend forecaster and executive for more than ten years. She excels at leading diverse, global teams across various sectors including women's health, hospitality, fashion, and retail. Her comprehensive background has honed a unique set of skills that make her adept at linking supply chains, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, leading vendor negotiations, devising go to market strategies, and cultivating relationships with key strategic partners.
She is deeply committed to initiatives that enhance human health and well-being, playing a crucial role in fostering a happier, healthier 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.
Elisabeth is a dedicated advocate for advancing healthcare, with a particular focus on maternal and infant health. Growing up in a large family fostered her deep appreciation for nurturing and a strong commitment to improving the well-being of families. Holding a master’s degree in Molecular Medicine with a specialization in Genetics and Microbiology, Elisabeth combines her scientific expertise with a passion for innovation in healthcare. She is proficient in scientific writing, research support, and the management of medical studies. At The Natural Nipple, she plays a key role in driving research, product development, and content creation, from educational blogs to grant applications. Her work is instrumental in promoting clinically backed solutions to enhance healthcare for mothers and babies.
