Lavender Lactation

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

💐✨ MASSIVE MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ✨💐Because moms deserve everything (and then some)… we’ve teamed up to bring you an INCR...
05/07/2026

💐✨ MASSIVE MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ✨💐

Because moms deserve everything (and then some)… we’ve teamed up to bring you an INCREDIBLE giveaway you do NOT want to miss! 🎉

One lucky mama will win a bundle of amazing goodies to help her feel celebrated, pampered, and oh-so-loved this Mother’s Day 💕 $1850 Value

🌸 Here’s how to enter:

1. LIKE this post ❤️
2. FOLLOW all tagged accounts 👇
3. TAG a deserving mama (each tag = extra entry)







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✨ Winner will be announced on Monday May 11th  ✨

This is your chance to spoil a mom (or yourself 😉) with something truly special. Let’s show up BIG for the moms who do it all 💖

The Value of Breast Milk Donation + Feeding Options 🤍As an and lactation provider, one of my most important roles is h...
05/05/2026

The Value of Breast Milk Donation + Feeding Options 🤍

As an and lactation provider, one of my most important roles is helping families understand their full range of feeding options without pressure, but with clear, evidence-based guidance.

Human milk is incredible. It’s not just nutrition, it’s a living, dynamic substance designed specifically for human babies.

✨ It contains:

* Immunoglobulins (like IgA) that help protect against infection
* Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) that feed beneficial gut bacteria
* Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial factors
* Hormones and enzymes that support digestion and development

Because of this, when a mother has more milk than her baby needs or when another baby needs milk, donation can be incredibly powerful.

Yesterday in our lactation mentorship program we learned about supplemental nursing systems! These are undervalued tools...
04/15/2026

Yesterday in our lactation mentorship program we learned about supplemental nursing systems! These are undervalued tools that can greatly enhance the success of the nursing dyad. A few reasons why we love the as

- can guide a baby back to breast after refusal or aversion
-can help in cases of breastfeeding in adoptive and relactation cases.
-can help with slow preference when bottles are used often
-can help with offering more volume in issues of slow or low weight gain

These are just a few reasons why we use this tool in our office and train our interns in its value!

Bottle refusal got you stressed? You're not alone! We offer alternatives - like cup feeding for infants and straw cups a...
03/26/2026

Bottle refusal got you stressed? You're not alone! We offer alternatives - like cup feeding for infants and straw cups as they grow. We can help develop a tailored feeding plan that works for your little one.

03/24/2026

Why a Prenatal Lactation Consult Matters!

Here’s what we cover:

• Your personal health + hormone history
• Previous breastfeeding experiences (what worked, what didn’t)
• Breast anatomy + individualized fl**ge sizing
• What to expect in the first 24–72 hours postpartum

• Understanding colostrum + how to hand express
• Colostrum harvesting (who it’s for + how to do it safely)
• Newborn feeding patterns + what’s actually normal

• Positioning + latch techniques for the early days
• How to recognize effective milk transfer
• When and how to introduce a breast pump

• Pump setup, fl**ge fit, and realistic pumping expectations
• Bottle introduction + protecting the breastfeeding relationship

• Normal newborn output (wet/dirty diapers)
• Early hunger cues vs late hunger cues
• When something is not normal + when to seek help

• Creating a personalized feeding plan before baby arrives
• Setting you up with support so you’re not figuring it out alone!

Becoming an IBCLC isn’t just about checking boxes… it’s about becoming a provider that families can truly trust in some ...
03/19/2026

Becoming an IBCLC isn’t just about checking boxes… it’s about becoming a provider that families can truly trust in some of their most vulnerable moments.

One of the most powerful ways to get there? Pathway 3 mentorship.

This path isn’t passive learning. It’s hands-on, real-world, side-by-side growth.

To even sit for the IBCLC exam, you’re committing to:
• 500 hours of directly supervised clinical experience
• 95 hours of lactation-specific education (including communication + WHO Code training
• Completion of required health science courses (anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and more.

But what really shapes you… is what happens inside those 500 hours.

Inside a true mentorship, you’re not just observing—you’re learning how to think.

• How to structure a full consult from start to finish
• Identifying the real problem vs. what’s being said
• Clinical decision-making (when to treat, when to refer)
• Oral function + feeding assessments
• Navigating complex cases (low supply, pain, weight gain concerns, ties, etc.)

Because being a great IBCLC isn’t just about knowing lactation and passing the boards because you HAD THE HOURS.

It’s about knowing how to care for the whole dyad, think critically, and lead with both clinical skill and compassion.

That’s the difference mentorship makes.

You’re not just earning hours.
You’re becoming the provider families remember forever.

Pictured: Our wonderful intern, Leanne!

The families we meet are always so sweet, and it's amazing to see the little ones learn from their mamas and siblings. T...
03/06/2026

The families we meet are always so sweet, and it's amazing to see the little ones learn from their mamas and siblings. This little guy took our demo breast, positioned our demo baby, and began feeding her. What a great start. We adore family visits.

It's a privilege to serve our families! Today is a great day to be an IBCLC. We're grateful for the families who trust u...
03/04/2026

It's a privilege to serve our families! Today is a great day to be an IBCLC. We're grateful for the families who trust us and allow us to be a small part of your story.

Things that can increase supply!Actually increases supply: • Milk removal frequency, including night time!! • Effective ...
02/26/2026

Things that can increase supply!
Actually increases supply:
• Milk removal frequency, including night time!!
• Effective latch
• Skin-to-skin


Does NOT increase supply alone:
• Cookies and supplements
• Drinking gallons of water

Working with an IBCLC can make all the difference. We are experienced in finding the root cause of your supply issue. Root cause is always the first step. We are trained in collaborating on lactation lab values, creating a solid plan, and intervening when necessary.

Not every family wants a large practice.Some families want to feel known.They want to text the same consultant.They want...
02/16/2026

Not every family wants a large practice.

Some families want to feel known.

They want to text the same consultant.
They want someone who remembers their feeding struggles.
They want someone who answers.
They want someone who cares deeply.

That’s why we’ve chosen to stay small.

At Lavender Lactation, we are a small team caring for our families. We know your story. We follow your journey. We celebrate when your baby finally transfers a full feed.

You’re not a number here.
You’re not randomly assigned.
You’re not shuffled between consultants.

You’re cared for by other mothers who value relationship as much as results.

If you’re looking for intimate, professional, personalized support — we are here.

And we’re not trying to be anything bigger than that. 💜

✨ Lactation Graduation Day ✨Some discharges are my favorite kind.Because this isn’t the end of a journey—it’s proof of h...
02/06/2026

✨ Lactation Graduation Day ✨

Some discharges are my favorite kind.

Because this isn’t the end of a journey—it’s proof of how far a mother and baby have come together.

In the early days, this baby was working so hard. Weight gain was slow, feeds were exhausting, and every ounce felt uncertain. This mama showed up anyway—through triple feeding, long nights, a tongue tie release, and endless patience. She trusted the process even when it felt heavy.

And here’s the beautiful physiology part:
Milk supply responded to consistent stimulation. Baby’s oral function improved. Feeding cues became clearer. Transfers became efficient. The nervous system settled. What once required strategy and structure slowly turned into rhythm and confidence.

Now?
A thriving baby.
Exclusive breastfeeding.
A mother who knows her body, trusts her instincts, and understands her baby.

Graduation day means this mom doesn’t just leave with a well-fed baby—she leaves stronger, more confident, and prepared for the future. For the next growth spurt. The next challenge. Even the next pregnancy.

This is why lactation care matters.
When we support feeding, we aren’t just helping today—we’re empowering moms and babies for everything that comes next.

So proud of these two. 💜

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