Testimonials

Elena is the best! She’s everything you want in a lactation consultant - knowledgeable, intuitive, holistic, friendly, and most importantly, kind. Breastfeeding my first was so, so stressful, and I promised myself I would do something different for my second. From the very first conversation, I knew working with Elena was exactly what I was looking for.  Instead of focusing only on my breast reduction, she helped me find the best feeding position that worked for me and my baby, optimized my pumping set-up and plan, troubleshooted my formula choice for the needed supplementation, showed me tricks for calming my fussy baby, recommended a helpful probiotic, and had a great network of specialists when I needed additional support. Most importantly, she gently guided me —both in person and via text—as I worked through my supply issue fears and concerns in the most compassionate way.  My daughter is now three months, and I feel more confident about my breastfeeding relationship with my baby than I ever thought possible all thanks to Elena. I cannot recommend her enough! —J.K. (2025)

 

 

 

Thank heavens for Elena. I never thought I'd spend so much time, effort, and energy on my breasts in a whole lifetime! I recently had my first baby and had NO IDEA the journey that was ahead of me. Breastfeeding was not an easy road for me and my kiddo, so I could not be more grateful for our angel, Elena. She was wholeheartedly dedicated to us and our success, committed to understanding our goal(s) and helping us achieve what wasn't coming quickly or easily. At such a vulnerable time, you cannot ask for anything better than Elena's knowledge, experience, and kind touch to guide you through. It's why she has such a strong reputation and is sought out in the LA area. I'm happy to say, my baby and I finally got our act together, because we followed Elena's lead, and we have been happily breastfeeding for several months now, with more goodness ahead. I am forever grateful for the bonding and health this experience provides. Priceless. What a beautiful gift to share with another human, and Elena does it with grace and care. —J.V. (2024)

 

 

Our little one stopped crying the minute Elena stepped in the door and took him into her arms. She immediately showed us what we could do to instantly soothe him, a trick we've used every day since. We were lost amidst the madness of being first time parents, and certainly felt hopeless and helpless. It was by chance that Elena came into our lives and turned everything around. I will spare you the details of the many issues we faced but suffice it to say they have all been relieved. Thank you, Elena.  —K.S. (2024)

 

 

There is a reason Elena is one of the top recommended IBCLC's in LA--she really is the best. Even five years ago, with my first child, Elena was recommended to me by the pediatrician but I ended up going with the LC from the hospital instead. This time around with my second child, I saw two other IBCLC's before I finally saw her but she kept getting recommended to me over and over. The first LC I saw was no nonsense and practical but had no heart. The second just sold me an SNS that didn't work and told me to wait until the baby got bigger. I finally met with Elena and she worked her magic. It was a difficult road to bring baby back to the breast at 9 weeks old (tongue tie) but with her encouragement, empathy, intelligence and support we made it happen. I am so grateful for her and I could not recommend her highly enough. She shepherded me through some dark moments and kept showing me the big picture. Without Elena, I probably would have given up breastfeeding weeks ago. —M.D. (2020)

 

 

Elena is the absolute best! A lifesaver. I did a session with her pre-birth and she gave me the knowledge to know what to expect in my little ones first few days of life. She was there to support me in the hospital via video when we were having trouble latching on one side and once we arrived home, she came to see us (multiple times!). She has been a HUGE support in my breastfeeding journey and I can happily say we are now in such a great groove. As a first time, anxious Mom, Elena gave me the confidence and support I needed. I would HIGHLY recommend using Elena - your baby will thank you! :)  —A.S. (2024)