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Lavender Lactation, Goodlettsville, TN (2025)

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.

07/02/2025

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06/24/2025

Please help us welcome Jillian Catchings, BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, to our Lavender Lactation family. Jillian is a native of Jackson, MS. She studied nursing at Mississippi University for Women and obtained her ADN in 2014 and her BSN in 2015. She began her nursing career in 2014 at UMMC in Jackson, MS, where she was one of the first nurses hired for couplet care. There she learned how to care for some of Mississippi’s most critical moms and babies and high-risk antepartum and GYN oncology patients. At UMMC, she was trained by some of Mississippi's most seasoned Lactation consultants with over 30 years of experience. There she discovered her love of breastfeeding and education. She then broadened her horizons through travel nursing, expanding her skill set exponentially. Post travel nursing, Jillian followed her truest heart and began the journey to obtaining her IBCLC credentials and was officially certified in 2018.

Jillian then moved to New Orleans, LA, where she continued to provide high-quality care to moms and babies. There, she obtained her board certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing in 2019. She expanded her nursing knowledge further in 2020 by working in a Psychiatric facility where her primary focus was Trauma and Eating disorders. She was also trained in general psych and detox. This particular experience makes her even more proficient in her care of Postpartum mothers, given the vast nature of emotional rollercoasters that take place after birth and through all stages of breastfeeding.

Jillian has now made Nashville, TN, her new home. She is excited to continue caring for moms and babies and share her 11 years of experience with our community.

06/15/2025

To the dads—today, we see you.
The diaper changers, the snack fetchers, the quiet encouragers in the early hours of newborn life.

To the ones who hold their babies close so mama can take a breath…
To the ones who whisper, “You’re doing amazing,” when she questions if she’s enough…
To the ones who learn about latch, burping, cluster feeds, and growth spurts not because they have to—but because they want to…

You are not just a bystander in postpartum.
You are a vital part of the healing. The stability. The love.

Breastfeeding and recovery can be intense, sacred, exhausting, and beautiful. And your support—your patience, your presence, your belief in her—makes all the difference.

To every father showing up in the messy, raw, tender moments:
You are seen. You are appreciated. You are essential.

Happy Father’s Day. 🖤
Your love is a legacy that shapes not just your children, but the strength of the women beside you.

06/06/2025

Why Lavender Lactation Exists…

Twelve years ago, I became a mother for the first time—and like so many women, I thought breastfeeding would come naturally.

But it didn’t.

I remember the early days so clearly… the uncertainty, the discomfort, and the quiet fear that maybe I wasn’t doing it right. I didn’t even know where to turn for help—because I didn’t know someone like me existed.

Lavender Lactation was born from that place of longing. A longing for guidance, for reassurance, for someone to sit beside me and say, “You’re not alone. And we can figure this out together.”

Now, as a board-certified lactation consultant and mother of three, I know this truth deeply: feeding is a vital sign.
When a baby struggles to feed or a mother is in pain, it’s not just a feeding issue—it’s a sign that something needs attention.

And that attention—given early, with compassion and expertise—can change everything.

There is a sacred connection between mother and baby. Hormones like oxytocin aren’t just about milk supply; they’re about bonding, healing, and emotional connection. When nursing is supported well, it becomes more than nourishment—it becomes a rhythm, a dance, a deeply rooted trust.

That’s what I want for every mother I work with.
To feel confident.
To feel supported.
To feel seen.

Lavender Lactation isn’t just a service. It’s a calling—a space where your story matters, your questions are welcome, and your journey is honored.

If you’re struggling, uncertain, or just want a guide in your corner—I’m here. You were made for this. Let’s walk it together.

🌿 With love and lavender,
Dawnalea, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Lavender Lactation

06/02/2025

What myth were you told in the early days of nursing?

1: Nursing will spoil the baby.
2: Formula won’t hurt your supply.
3: Toughen up your ni**les.
4: Top off before bed.
5: If you’re not pumping 6 plus ounces your supply is low.

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