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Lavender Lactation

Your 1 stop shop for support in your lactation journey. IBCLC office, telehealth, and home visits. 🤱

11/04/2025

You’re prepared for birth and have your team in place. DO NOT FORGET LACTATION! We hear too often “I wish I would have met with you before baby was born.” Or “I wish I knew that.” We are a team with your pediatrician, OB, midwife, and other providers. Let us guide you.

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10/27/2025

Meeting with an IBCLC Before Baby Arrives Makes All the Difference!! Pregnant mamas this is for you.

Most parents think about lactation support after baby arrives — but some of the most valuable support actually happens during pregnancy.

Scheduling a prenatal consultation with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) helps you prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically for nursing or pumping long before the first latch.

Here’s why it matters 👇

✨ Colostrum Harvesting & Early Preparation
In the last few weeks of pregnancy, many moms can safely begin collecting small drops of colostrum — that “liquid gold” packed with antibodies and nutrients. Your IBCLC can teach you how to hand express safely, store it correctly, and understand when it’s appropriate to begin. Those little syringes of colostrum can be incredibly helpful if baby is sleepy, early, or needs extra calories right after birth.

💪 Confidence Starts Before Delivery
When you’ve already seen what to expect, practiced positioning, learned about normal newborn feeding patterns, and set realistic expectations, you walk into those first hours with calm and clarity — not confusion. Confidence changes everything for both mom and baby.

🍼 Pumping & Return-to-Work Planning
A prenatal IBCLC visit can also cover how to choose the right pump, set up your fl**ges correctly, and begin your pumping routine without pain or stress. If you’ll be returning to work or exclusively pumping, this step saves so much frustration later.

💜 Personalized Support
Every body, birth, and baby is unique. A prenatal IBCLC visit allows you to discuss your specific health history, breast changes, or prior experiences so you have a personalized plan for your feeding goals.

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If you’re expecting, don’t wait until after delivery to think about feeding support — start now. You deserve to feel confident and prepared for this next chapter.

10/04/2025

IBCLCs are infant-feeding experts!
So often we meet families who just need the right guidance—whether it’s adjusting their pump settings, finding the perfect fl**ge fit, choosing the best bottle shape, or figuring out the right ni**le flow rate.

Instead of making endless trips to the store or trying product after product, we’re here to help you cut through the noise and avoid the not-so-great options on the market.

✨ We’ve got you—and we’re here to make feeding your baby simpler and more successful.

09/20/2025

Did you know breastmilk isn’t the same from day to day? It’s a living, dynamic fluid that adapts to meet your baby’s exact needs.

💛 Colostrum (days 1–4): High in protein, vitamin A & zinc, coating your baby’s gut with immune protection—immune transfer from mom to baby.
🍼 Transitional milk: (days 4-7) Lactose, fat & carbs rise to fuel brain growth and rapid development.
🥑 Mature milk (after 1-2 weeks): Packed with DHA & ARA for eyes + brain. Night milk even has extra fat and melatonin to help with sleep.
💎 Minerals & vitamins: Iron levels are low but 50% bioavailable. Calcium stays stable no matter your diet. B vitamins & vitamin C shift with what you eat.
🧬 Real-time adjustments: Milk boosts antibodies when baby is sick, and preterm milk contains more protein and minerals for catch-up growth.

✨ Fun fact: Every feed is tailored to YOUR baby in that moment. Breastmilk isn’t just food—it’s personalized medicine, brain fuel, and immune support all in one.

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09/08/2025

Breastmilk contains lymphocytes and macrophages that produce antibodies and other immune factors. It provides lactobacillus and bifidobacteria, the “friendly” bugs that help prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria. Another molecule in breastmilk kills harmful bacteria. In addition to protecting against pathogenic bacteria, breastmilk contains elements that guard against viruses, fungi, and parasites. The immunology of breastmilk is quite impressive.

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08/29/2025

✨ The Power of Hand Expression in Breastfeeding & Beyond ✨

Hand expression is one of the simplest yet most empowering tools a mother can learn when it comes to breastfeeding. Whether during pregnancy, in the early days after birth, or throughout your breastfeeding journey, this skill offers incredible benefits:

💜 Antenatal Colostrum Expression
Learning to hand express during the last weeks of pregnancy can help mothers collect and store colostrum—the nutrient-rich “liquid gold” that is packed with antibodies and immune-boosting properties. Having this on hand can be especially reassuring if baby needs extra support in the first few days.

💜 Confidence After Birth
The early postpartum period can feel overwhelming. Being able to express even a few drops of colostrum or milk reassures a mother that her body is working. This small success builds confidence in her ability to feed her baby, especially while waiting for milk volume to increase.

💜 Relief & Support During Breastfeeding
Hand expression can help soften the breast before latching, relieve engorgement, and keep milk flowing if baby is struggling to nurse effectively. It’s a gentle, natural way to stay comfortable and protect milk supply.

💜 Accessible Anytime, Anywhere
Unlike a pump, hand expression requires no equipment—just your hands. This makes it a valuable skill in the middle of the night, while traveling, or in the earliest hours after birth when pumps may not be available.

🌿 Why it Matters: Mothers who feel confident in their ability to hand express often report less anxiety, more trust in their body, and greater resilience during their breastfeeding journey. It’s a simple skill that empowers, reassures, and provides peace of mind.

✨ Every drop of colostrum and milk counts. And every bit of confidence you gain matters just as much.

08/15/2025

Why Every New Parent Needs a Lactation Consultant Before & After Birth🫶🏻🫶🏻

Preparing for a baby isn’t just about packing a hospital bag or decorating a nursery—it’s about preparing for one of the most important parts of your baby’s health and your postpartum recovery: feeding.

Too often, parents only think of hiring a lactation consultant after something feels wrong—painful latches, slow weight gain, low milk supply, or bottle struggles. But here’s the truth…
Having a lactation consultant before your baby arrives can change everything.

✨ During pregnancy, we can:
• Teach you what to expect in those first hours and days of feeding
• Help you feel confident about positioning, latch, and milk supply
• Make a personalized plan for your unique health history and feeding goals
• Prepare your partner to be your best feeding support

✨ After birth, we can:
• Troubleshoot challenges quickly—often before they turn into big problems
• Offer hands-on help with latch, milk supply, pumping, and bottle feeding
• Support you through common hurdles like engorgement, tongue tie, or reflux
• Provide reassurance that your baby is thriving (or make referrals if needed)

08/10/2025

🌿 Struggling with feeding? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

At Lavender Lactation, our board-certified lactation consultants are here to walk alongside you—whether your baby is breastfed, bottle-fed, or formula-fed.

We can help you with:
✨ Breastfeeding challenges, from latching issues to weaning
✨ Bottle feeding support & finding the right bottle for your baby
✨ Increasing or decreasing milk supply (including oversupply)
✨ Navigating infant allergies & dietary needs for lactation
✨ Formula guidance & feeding plans for non-breastfeeding families
✨ Oral motor exercises to strengthen & coordinate for better feeding
✨ Choosing the right baby gear for your feeding goals

We meet families in-office, virtually, or in the comfort of your home—so you can get the support you need in the way that works best for you.

💜 All of our consultants are IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants)
💜 We accept most insurance & offer self-pay rates with superbills for reimbursement
💜 Appointments available this week — no long waits to get help.

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Goodlettsville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://Lavenderlactation.com/

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