Nourishing Pathways Blog

Need to Pump at Work? Here’s a Letter You Can Send to Your Employer

Did you know that federal law protects your right to pump at work for up to a year after having your baby? And if you check your state laws, they may be even better.  In New York State, your employer...

Now Accepting Insurance

I am delighted to announce that through a partnership with Lactation Consultants of America, I have begun taking insurance as of September 2025. Every parent deserves access to quality lactation care...

More Than Mom Retreat

I’m really excited to be offering a new retreat! If you’ve poured yourself into parenting, and are noticing that you’re beginning to ask questions like “Who am I now?” “Who...

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 Pop-Ups

Where Will You Be? Between August 1st-9th I can be found at locations in Canandaigua, Geneva, Phelps, Newark, Palmyra and Clifton Springs! See the schedule below.  What’s in the Raffle? Enter to...

Rooted & Ready: In-Person Breastfeeding Class for World Breastfeeding Week

Rooted & Ready August 5th, 20256pm – 8pm Ellen is an internationally board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) based in the Finger Lakes, offering compassionate, evidence-based support...

Want Insurance to Pay You Back for a Lactation Visit? Here’s What You Can Do to Give Yourself the Best Chance

It’s incredibly frustrating that insurance doesn’t always work the way it should – especially when new parents have enough on their plates. You deserve to be reimbursed for the care you’re...