Our Team
Lactation Fellows
Mentorship is an important aspect of our work at Teaching Babies to Nurse, and we are delighted to be able to provide time and insight locally in-person as well as long-distance via telehealth. If you are interested in mentorship, please click here.
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Read more about our current lactation support mentees below.
Jess is an IBCLC, High-Risk Labor and Delivery/Postpartum nurse, and Healthcare Liaison at Breastfeed Durham. With a strong commitment to serving families from diverse and underrepresented communities, Jess trained as a lactation consultant through the Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative (MRT-TI) at UNC Gillings School of Public Health from 2023 to 2024. She began working as an inpatient lactation consultant in February 2024, supporting families in the postpartum unit and in the NICU. As the Healthcare Liaison for Breastfeed Durham, Jess connects healthcare providers, community organizations, and families to ensure accessible, inclusive breastfeeding support. She advocates for breastfeeding policies that promote equity and facilitates educational programs to improve breastfeeding outcomes, particularly for families facing systemic barriers to care. Jess is excited to join the TBTN team and looks forward to expanding her expertise in outpatient care while promoting equitable breastfeeding practices for families in the Durham area.
Lauren is a postpartum doula and IBCLC. She is honored to partner with families in both of these roles. To this role, she brings experience as a public health researcher, parent, spouse, and friend. Lauren is a compassionate empath who truly understands the challenges of new parenthood in today’s world no matter the chosen feeding method. With her calming presence and attentive ear, she offers unwavering support to each client. Her goal is to ensure that you feel confident and at peace with your feeding plan, whatever it may look like. By the end of your time, you will leave with a personalized plan that is tailored to meet your needs. Outside of work, Lauren likes to take care of her plant babies, play board games with her kids, and get sushi with her husband. Lauren looks forward to meeting future families and caring for them!