Star Lactation

08/01/2026

Are you expecting this fall? Book a prenatal lactation visit with Star Lactation today! You'll get all the breastfeeding basics, and more - like:
* how engaging baby's innate reflexes helps you get a better latch;
* how baby's in-utero or birth position can affect baby's latch and your comfort when breastfeeding, and
* reasons for early onset pain and how to address it should it occur.
We can also go over your personal health history and anatomy to identify any possible risks for low supply or latching difficulties
PLUS answer any questions you might have.

Moms who book prenatal visits have priority scheduling when baby is here, and Roanoke/Salem area moms get one post partum home visit. Star Lactation accepts many commercial insurance plans, including Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, Sentara and United Health Care.

Go to StarLactation.com to book your prenatal visit today!

07/09/2026

Hi friends!! We have moved to our own brand new amazing space on Peters Creek Road in Hollins! We've still got some decorating to do, but we thought we'd share this sneak peek, filmed and edited by Emily, Katherine's 12 year old!

06/19/2026

We're so excited to be moving into our brand new office space this coming Monday! It's bright and light, with plenty of space even for small lactation classes. Also very exciting - we're sharing space with the fabulous OT team at Foundations to Function - they provide skilled bodywork to infants as well as children and adults. We can't wait to see you guys at the new location!

05/02/2026

If you or someone you know has Tricare, please take the time to make public comment in support of Tricare's lactation coverage! Also be sure to ask them to provide coverage for baby's lactation visits as well!

01/12/2026

Good News! Star Lactation is now in network with Anthem BCBS! It's wonderful that Anthem is now covering private IBCLC lactation care for Virginia families. To book your visit, visit starlactation.com

01/10/2026

Most conventional baby formulas (e.g. enfamil and similac) were found to contain heavy metals. Organic brands like Kendamil were cleaner. Here is a list from the article:
Bobbie Infant Formula: NONE
Bobbie Organic Infant Formula: Mercury
Bubs Goat Milk Based Formula: Mercury
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula: NONE, under active recall
Enfamil AR Powder: Mercury
Enfamil Gentlease Powder: Mercury
Enfamil Gentlease NeuroPro Ready to Use: Arsenic, mercury
Enfamil Infant Concentrate: Mercury
Enfamil Infant NeuroPro Ready to Use: Cadmium, mercury, lead
Enfamil Infant Powder: Arsenic, mercury
Enfamil Prosobee: Arsenic, cadmium, mercury
Holle Organic Infant Formula Stage 1: NONE
Holle Organic Infant Goat Milk Formula Stage 1: NONE
Kendamil Classic: NONE
Kendamil Goat Milk Based Formula: NONE
Similac Advance Concentrate Liquid: Mercury
Similac Advance Powder: Mercury
Similac Advance Ready to Feed: NONE
Similac Sensitive Powder: Mercury
Similac Sensitive Ready to Feed: NONE
Similac Soy Isomil Ready to Feed: Mercury
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrated Liquid: Mercury
Similac Soy Isomil Powder: Arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead
Similac Total Comfort Powder: Arsenic, mercury

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Bartow on Friday morning to announce the results of baby formula testing the state has been conducting. He was joined by First Lad…

12/09/2025

Congratulations to our very own Emily Morris for passing her IBLCE Board Exam! You worked so very hard for this accomplishment - we are so proud of you!!

Emily will continue to see patients here at Star, on Monday and Thursday mornings. She currently sees cash pay patients only, but we will be working to get her credentialed so she can see insurance patients as well.