Body-Led Breastfeeding

bodyledbreastfeeding.com⁠⁠ is launched! Just in time for our next Foundations workshop season: this February 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2026.The rules of BLB are simple, effective, and directly applicable to practice and the Foundations workshop is where it all begins.Catch our socials to see a demo video of the neck mobility and softening exercises we discuss in depth in this conversation:⁠⁠Adina's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellen's Instagram⁠⁠Here we go: a re-release of the foundational introduction series of the BLB podcast – let’s dive back into that infant body, moving from toes to nose to get deep into understanding what Body-Led Breastfeeding is all about! We need to thank you, our dear podcast listeners, who have been bearing with us all year long as we develop the language around what we do! 

bodyledbreastfeeding.com⁠ is launched! Just in time for our next Foundations workshop season: this February 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2026.The rules of BLB are simple, effective, and directly applicable to practice and the Foundations workshop is where it all begins.Catch our socials to see a demo video of the arm mobility and arm hug exercises we discuss in depth in this conversation:⁠Adina's Instagram⁠⁠Ellen's Instagram⁠Here we go: a re-release of the foundational introduction series of the BLB podcast – let’s dive back into that infant body, moving from toes to nose to get deep into understanding what Body-Led Breastfeeding is all about! We need to thank you, our dear podcast listeners, who have been bearing with us all year long as we develop the language around what we do! 

bodyledbreastfeeding.com⁠ is launched! Just in time for our next Foundations workshop season: this February 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2026.The rules of BLB are simple, effective, and directly applicable to practice and the Foundations workshop is where it all begins.Catch our socials to see a demo video of the ribcage softening and supported tummy time bodywork exercises we discuss in depth in this conversation:⁠Adina's Instagram⁠⁠Ellen's Instagram⁠Here we go: a re-release of the foundational introduction series of the BLB podcast – let’s dive back into that infant body, moving from toes to nose to get deep into understanding what Body-Led Breastfeeding is all about! We need to thank you, our dear podcast listeners, who have been bearing with us all year long as we develop the language around what we do! 

bodyledbreastfeeding.com is launched! Just in time for our next Foundations workshop season: this February 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2026.The rules of BLB are simple, effective, and directly applicable to practice and the Foundations workshop is where it all begins.Catch our socials to see a demo video of the ankle circles and leg playdough bodywork exercises we discuss in depth in this conversation:Adina's InstagramEllen's InstagramHere we go: a re-release of the foundational introduction series of the BLB podcast – let’s dive back into that infant body, moving from toes to nose to get deep into understanding what Body-Led Breastfeeding is all about! We need to thank you, our dear podcast listeners, who have been bearing with us all year long as we develop the language around what we do! 

In this episode, Ellen and Adina talk about what you can see during a diaper change (or a weight check!) that enriches your information about that baby's body. Side preferences, torso curves, tight hips, and rigid arms are all ways to understand why a baby breastfeeds the way they do. Minutes 0-6 include a recap of our first in-person BLB workshop, which happened in Iceland during November of 2025Minutes 6-32 deep dive into infant body posturing while diaper changing and how we can deepen our body observation skills to enhance our clinical lactation work.

In this episode, Ellen and Adina discuss the 4 general types of bottles on the market and what kinds of sucks they promote inside of a baby's mouth.

Ever wonder why some babies have deep, harsh, raspy, or "crowded" sounding voices? In this episode Ellen and Adina explore the "Pterodactyl Babies" -- why their voice sounds that way and what it means about their body posture and their suck habits.

A few weeks after her tongue tie release, Ellen tells us about which effects of the release remain and which have dissipated with time. We segway into conversations about post-frenotomy work for infants as well as the power of mindful movement on the fascial system.

Ellen tells us all about the marked changes she felt in her face, mouth, suck, and body after the release of her posterior tongue tie.

A trip to the zoo prompts Adina and Ellen to ponder jaw structure, nipple length, suck mechanics, body mechanics, and all the different types of lactation we see in mammals. Join us!

​​In Body-Led Breastfeeding, the baby's body holds the clues to better feeding. In our opening series, we move up the baby's body to create a fuller picture of function and dysfunction. This episode centers on how different types of infant suck can manifest. 

​​In Body-Led Breastfeeding, the baby's body holds the clues to better feeding. In our opening series, we move up the baby's body to create a fuller picture of function and dysfunction. This episode centers on the baby's cheeks, eyes, eyebrows, and ears. 

​​In Body-Led Breastfeeding, the baby's body holds the clue to better feeding. In our opening series, we move up the baby's body to create a fuller picture of function and dysfunction. This episode centers on the baby's neck. Link to a photo of the hyoid muscles, "Muscles of the Anterior Neck"

​​In Body-Led Breastfeeding, the baby's body holds the clue to better feeding. In our opening series, we move up the baby's body to create a fuller picture of function and dysfunction. This episode centers on the baby's shoulders. 

​​In Body-Led Breastfeeding, the baby's body holds the clue to better feeding. In our opening series, we move up the baby's body to create a fuller picture of function and dysfunction. This episode centers on the baby's trunk and ribcage. 

​​In Body-Led Breastfeeding, the baby's body holds the clue to better feeding. In our opening series, we move up the baby's body to create a fuller picture of function and dysfunction. This episode centers on the baby's feet, legs, and hips. 

Defining Body-Led BreastfeedingIn this inaugural episode we decide on our name and explain why it encapsulates our approach to lactation, in which we view breastfeeding as a system involving both the baby's and mother's bodies. This is why we advocate for body-led rather than solely baby-led breastfeeding.This approach aims to alleviate the parent’s burden by fostering more efficient feeding practices, acknowledging the compensatory behaviors babies develop, and understanding the reasons behind these behaviors to improve breastfeeding outcomes.