When Jennifer Lezak heard a lactation consultant refer to formula as the “F word,” as if it were something shameful, she knew something had to change.

“I had always assumed breastfeeding would come naturally,” she explains, “but when my sister struggled with low milk supply, I saw firsthand the emotional toll it took and the judgment she felt when things didn’t go as planned.”

Motivated by her sister’s experience, Jennifer set out to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and create a more compassionate, inclusive approach to infant feeding. She founded milkMADE Los Angeles to offer expert, evidence-based guidance in a space that’s free from shame or pressure, whether a parent chooses breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or both.

Jennifer has over 15 years of experience as an IBCLC. She earned her BA from San Diego State University. She completed her lactation training at UC San Diego, studying under seasoned mentors in both hospital and private practice settings across Southern California. She’s worked at Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and Good Samaritan Hospital, in addition to running her private practice serving families in their homes.

As a mom of two teenage sons, Jennifer understands both the intense early days of parenthood and the evolving challenges that come with raising a family. Her goal is to empower parents with the information, tools, and emotional support they need to feed their babies on their own terms confidently.