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Breastfeeding support at the intersection of lactation consulting and infant body dynamics

12/10/2025

New Episode!

In this episode, Ellen and Adina dive into what you can learn about a baby’s body in the moments we often think of as routine — diaper changes and weight checks.

From side preferences to torso curves, tight hips, and rigid arms, these small observations can reveal a lot about why a baby feeds the way they do.

12/03/2025

Join OWLA on Feb 2 at 7 PM PST for an evidence-based training with Ellen Chetwynd PhD MPH BSN RN IBCLC on:�Mastitis: Clinical Implementation of Lymphatic Release.
We’ll cover updated mastitis science, lymphatic physiology, TBML techniques, and real-world practice outcomes—including reduced antibiotic use after implementing TBML.
Walk away with practical tools you can use the next day in clinic.
�Registration link in bio! �

11/21/2025

Ellen led a Body-Led Breastfeeding session at ILCA!

The room was packed — people on the floor, lining the walls, even spilling into the hallway — all leaning in to explore why babies sometimes look up over a parent’s shoulder while nursing.

Using experiential learning, we explored how these instinctive movements relate to a front-of-the-mouth suck and how body dynamics shape feeding behaviors.

We are grateful for the energy, curiosity, and community in that room.

10/26/2025

Meet Lauren Nichols, MPH, IBCLC and Jess Woon, BSN, RN, IBCLC — both being mentored by Ellen as they deepen their clinical skills through our Fellowship at TBTN.

Through 450 hours of guided mentorship, they’re learning how to integrate infant body dynamics into feeding care — helping parents and babies find more comfort, coordination, and connection.

We’re so lucky to have them on our team (and we know you’ll love them too!).

Learn more about our amazing fellows:
Jess: https://www.teachingbabiestonurse.com/post/meet-the-fellow-jess-woon-bsn-rn-ibclc

Lauren: https://www.teachingbabiestonurse.com/post/meet-the-fellow-lauren-nichols-mph-ibclc

Interested in mentorship opportunities with Ellen?
Visit: https://www.teachingbabiestonurse.com/mentorship

You can also read more about our staff and fellows through the link in our bio.

10/24/2025

Episode 12: Bottle Types + Suck Mechanics is live!

In this episode, Ellen and Adina break down the four general types of bottles on the market and how each one affects what’s happening inside a baby’s mouth during a feed.

Not all bottles are created equal — and they can impact oral development, feeding transitions, and more.

Tune in to learn how bottle shape and flow can either support (or sometimes challenge!) a baby’s natural suck pattern.

10/14/2025

We’d love to see you at our Open House on
October 28th!
🎉 RSVP HERE : https://evite.me/8PjMxaKs2f
5:30–7:30 PM — snacks + mingling
6 PM — a casual chat with our Osteopathic Physicians about how OMT can support both parent + baby

📍 Teaching Babies To Nurse, Durham (Suite 102 in Hamilton Centre)
💛 Bring business cards if you have them — let’s connect + grow together!

10/07/2025

Our very own Dr. Ellen Chetwynd, PhD, MPH, IBCLC — lactation expert and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Human Lactation — will be speaking at this year’s ILCA Conference!

Join her and a panel of brilliant minds for: “Share What You Know, Shape Where We Go: A Masterclass in Publishing Your Clinical Pearls with JHL”
This special session is all about empowering lactation professionals to contribute their valuable insights to the field.

Come to ILCA and join Ellen and all the other speakers at the conference this year!

09/29/2025

Body-Led Breastfeeding is coming to Iceland!

Ellen and Adina are bringing the classic Teaching Babies to Nurse advanced lactation skills workshop with significant upgrades to this 2-day conference and we’d love to see you there. Innovative suck strength exams, learning to zero in on bioindividual suck mechanics, increasing suck functionality on bottle or ni**le shield, and so much more.

Infant physiokinetics in lactation in the morning and Northern Lights at night!

If you aren’t able to make it, don’t worry — the full BLB Foundations + Labs workshop series will be available online this coming spring — stay tuned for details!

09/15/2025

We love getting messages like this from families—it makes our day every single time!

Big shoutout to Annalee, our scheduling guru, for making sure families get the support they need, when they need it. And of course, endless gratitude to our amazing IBCLCs who walk alongside parents on their feeding journeys.

08/21/2025

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership befween and : the Lactation Collaborative, opening this September!

This initiative is all about expanding equitable access to high-quality lactation care for families across Durham and the Triangle who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing barriers to care.

What families can expect:
- Free, compassionate support from experienced volunteer IBCLCs + Pathway 3 students
- Evidence-based care that honors each family’s feeding goals, culture, and lived experience
- Services available in English & Spanish every week
- Home visits + clinic appointments at Teaching Babies To Nurse

🗓️ September Clinic Dates
📍 Home Visit OR Teaching Babies To Nurse

Sat 9/6 – 10–3 (English/Spanish)

Sat 9/13 – 10–3

Fri 9/19 – 3–6 (English/Spanish)

Sat 9/20 – 10–3

Fri 9/26 – 3–6 (English/Spanish)

Sat 9/27 – 10–3 (English/Spanish)

We couldn’t be more excited to launch this village-powered project—and to support families at every stage of their feeding journey.

08/13/2025

They say it takes a village—and we couldn’t agree more. Every graduate who passes through our doors leaves a piece of their story with us, and takes a bit of our village with them.

From all of us at Teaching Babies To Nurse: thank you for letting us be part of your journey. Congratulations, graduate, and thank you for the gifts!

08/08/2025

New Episode!

Ever heard a baby with a deep, harsh, raspy, or “crowded” sounding cry—and wondered why?

In this episode, we explore what that sound can tell us about a baby’s body posture, oral tension, and suck patterns. It’s not just about the noise—it’s a clue to how their whole body is adapting during feeding.

Tune in for insights that might help you hear your baby’s body in a whole new way.

Listen on Spotify or Apple!
Link in bio!

Address

1415 W Nc Highway 54, Suite 102
Durham, NC
27707

Telephone

+19194382293

Website

http://teachingbabiestonurse.com/

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