540-285-0067

My goal is to provide kind, effective, inclusive care to families in SW Virginia and the NRV.

Lactation Support

&

Childbirth Preparation

Serving Floyd, Blacksburg, Roanoke & SW VA

Telehealth avaliable nationally

Tara Daystar

 Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Certified Professional Midwife

Doula, Childbirth Educator and Mother

lactation consultant

Lactation Consultations

Lactation support is a game changer! I can help with understanding newborn behavior, clogged ducts, painful latch, newborn weight gain and oral function challenges, supply, pumping, return to work, dual feeding and lactation cessation.

Many insurances will cover 100% the costs of prenatal and postpartum lactation support and education with IBCLCs.

Parent Mentoring & Childbirth Education

Interested in the knowledge, empowerment and intimacy that can come through personalized childbirth education? Wishing for a non-judgmental friend to help you find your footing?

I offer value/goal centered mentoring and support for families in the childbearing year and postpartum.

This is an inclusive Infant Feeding Support Practice, that helps not only breastfeeding parents, but also specializes in pumping and bottle-feeding support. Welcome!

“At every step of the way, as I made decisions for myself and my baby, she provided me with all the information and research needed to make the most informed choice, and she never questioned or pressured me to do anything other than what my instincts told me.”

Katie C.

“Tara supported us through the many stages of learning to successfully breastfeed twins. She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and professional. And the fact that she came to our home to help and sent detailed follow-up notes made everything significantly easier. We couldn’t have done it without her.”

Anna P.

Lactation & Childbirth Services

Learn about my unique services that care for the whole family.  Whether you are looking for advocacy, preparing to breastfeed, prepping  your body and mind for birth or are looking for someone to help help you make a pumping plan for returning to work –  I’ve got you covered!

Testimonials

Hear what previous Clients are saying about Tara Daystar.  Tara has supported hundreds of individuals with pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation.

Reviews and testimonials can also be found at New River Lactation’s google listing.

 

Experience and Qualifications

All you wanted to know is right here!

IBCLC’s are the Gold Standard in lactation care.

Curious about my background as a birth-worker? Learn about how I can support you, drawing on over a decade of birthwork and lactation experience.

 

Getting Started is Easy!

Free Phone Chat

To learn a bit about you, what you are looking for, and to schedule consultations and/or classes if desired.

Register!

Registration and insurance pre-approval pathway for lactation care. Scheduling link provided upon registration and/or insurance approval.

Tara Doula with clients

(540)285-0067

Floyd, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Christiansburg, Galax, Wytheville, Galax

NewRiverLactation@rootsmidwifery.com

It's natural to need support after childbirth. It takes a village!