The Lavender Lactation story

Have you been searching for help because your baby won’t latch? Searching for help in Nashville for lactation consulting? Are you wondering why breastfeeding is painful? Searching for the best lactation consultant in Nashville? Searching for help for your premature baby and latching? Every search starts with a story! Here is ours-

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. Let’s walk it together.

🌿 With love,

Dawnalea Robinson Kneese, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Lavender Lactation Founder