About Nourish By Ava, LLC
Meet Ava, MS, RDN, LDN, CLC
Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor providing compassionate prenatal nutrition counseling, breastfeeding education, and lactation support for mothers and growing families.
Registered Dietitian
Lactation Counselor
Virtual & In-Home Services
Our Approach
Supporting Mothers Through Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nourish by Ava, LLC was created to provide compassionate, realistic, and evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding support for mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period.​
Throughout both her education and professional experience, Ava developed a true passion for maternal and infant nutrition, with a special love for helping mothers feel more confident feeding and nourishing themselves and their babies.
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Her philosophy is simple: nutrition and feeding guidance should feel comfortable, realistic, and sustainable — while still being effective and evidence-based. Nourish by Ava, LLC was built to create a supportive and judgment-free space where mothers feel informed, reassured, and cared for throughout every stage of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Today, Ava provides personalized prenatal nutrition counseling, breastfeeding education, and in-home lactation counseling designed to help mothers feel more confident navigating pregnancy, feeding decisions, pumping, and the newborn stage.
Education & Experience
Specialized Training in Maternal & Pediatric Nutrition
Ava graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized Dietitian Nutritionist Accelerated BS/MS Program, earning both her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. During her training, she was one of only two students selected to participate in the Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition Specialty Rotation, where she received advanced education and clinical experience focused on maternal wellness, pediatric nutrition, and infant feeding. Her Dietetic Internship included training at:
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Allegheny Health Network Pediatrics
St. Clair Hospital
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Breastfeeding Support
A Passion for Helping Mothers Feed Their Babies
Ava completed her breastfeeding and lactation training through The Healthy Children’s Project, where she learned evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation techniques from leading lactation professionals across the country and ultimately earned certification as a Lactation Counselor (CLC) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Her training included education in:
Comfort & Positioning
Breast Stimulation & Milk Production
Pumping Education
Milk Supply Concerns
Lactation Complications
Infant Feeding Support
A Personal Perspective
Professional Guidance Backed by Real-Life Experience
In addition to her professional training, Ava is also a mother herself who has personally experienced pregnancy, breastfeeding, pumping, and postpartum recovery firsthand.
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After breastfeeding her first son, Ava gained an even deeper appreciation for the emotional and physical realities that come with feeding and caring for a newborn. She is currently pregnant with her second son, due in September 2026.
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This combination of professional education and personal experience allows Ava to approach care with both clinical knowledge and genuine understanding, helping mothers feel supported in a way that is realistic, compassionate, and approachable.
Women's Wellness Experience
Experience in Nutrition Research & Women’s Health
Alongside building Nourish by Ava, LLC, Ava spent three years working for GNC's corporate headquarters researching cutting-edge nutrition ingredients and dietary supplements while contributing to product formulation within the company’s wellness categories, including women’s health.
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This invaluable experience provided additional expertise in nutrition science, supplementation, ingredient research, and evidence-based wellness practices while further complementing her passion for supporting women’s health.
How Ava Can Help
Nourish by Ava, LLC offers personalized services focused on pregnancy nutrition, breastfeeding education, and lactation support.
Services Designed to Support Mothers
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