Meet your lactation consultant

Hi!  I’m Ellen Pavlacka, BA, CLC, CBS, PCD(DONA)

It’s an absolute privilege to support families at every stage of their breastfeeding and infant feeding journeys—from prenatal through weaning and everything in between.

Before recently returning to my roots in New York, I spent hundreds of hours working in both hospital and outpatient settings in Philadelphia. During that time, I partnered with families facing a wide range of feeding challenges.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, relactating, or formula feeding, I’ve worked with families from many backgrounds to find solutions that meet their unique needs. I believe support should be personalized, respectful, and rooted in your real-life circumstances.

What drives me most is a deep love for listening and problem-solving together. I’m here to ensure you feel seen, understood, and confident in your feeding choices.

I’m also a bit of a lactation science nerd—there’s something truly magical about the way our bodies and babies work together!

If you’re looking for a partner on your feeding journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Let’s connect and create a plan that works for you and your family.

"After nine months of nursing my baby, I started having sharp pain while nursing on one side. I reached out to Ellen and she quickly realized I had an inflamed Montgomery gland. She offered easy to follow guidance and tips that had me back to nursing pain free within a few days! She offers advice with such warmth and kindness and is such an invaluable support no matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey. I absolutely recommend her!"
Hannah N.