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By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director of MilkWorks Breastfeeding is an ancient skill that has been practiced by mothers from all walks of life since the beginning of time. For centuries, mothers relied upon a time-honored system to feed our infants. The food was free and perfectly designed. Multiple social factors, including a focus on science and technology, the changing role of women’s lives, and our ability to treat infections with antibiotics, led us in a new direction. In the 1960’s, we abandoned breastfeeding and human milk without a smidgen of research to validate the change. Almost overnight, infant feeding became a $4 billion a year industry. Going backwards is always difficult. The society we left in 1960 is not the society of 2017. When public health and medical experts made the concerted decision to reverse the tide and encourage mothers to return to breastfeeding, did they stop to think of the multitude of modern barriers to breastfeeding?
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Another fun and successful Give to Lincoln Day is in the books for MilkWorks Lincoln! With the help of 69 donors, we raised $6,655. MilkWorks O was honored to be part of 2017 Omaha Gives! 40 generous donors helped raise $4,915. These amazing donations help to fund our education and support services that are provided FREE in our communities for all families! THANK YOU Omaha and Lincoln for supporting our mission and helping us to serve families in our community! Did you miss out on these community-giving days, but still want to support MilkWorks? Donate here!
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The Place for Pumps
MilkWorks provides high quality breast pumps as an in-network provider for ALL Nebraska Medicaid plans as well as the majority of private insurance plans! All of our breast pumps are covered by our Pump Service Plan, which includes information on using and maintaining your pump, sizing a breast shield, making sure your pump is working correctly, and our popular Return to Work class. As of May 1, 2017, MilkWorks is HAPPY to announce that we are in-network with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) for breast pumps! For additional information, give us a call at 402.423.6402 (Lincoln) or 402.502.0617 (Omaha).
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Breastfeeding Support in York
MilkWorks is pleased to announce our first Nebraska outreach lactation consultant. Meghan Gerken, an RN and IBCLC in York, Nebraska, is now providing in home lactation services to mothers within a 30-mile radius of York. She is accepting all private insurance plans, or a reduced payment plan for mothers who do not have insurance coverage for breastfeeding help. To set up an appointment, please contact Meghan at 402.710.8577. MilkWorks is in network with all Nebraska Medicaid plans and most private insurance plans for personal use pumps through our York outreach program. Please contact Meghan for more information on obtaining a high quality double electric breast pump!
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LB427: Designed to help pregnant and parenting students finish school
Introduced by State Senator Tony Vargas, Legislative Bill 427, requires accommodations for breastfeeding mothers who are students in a K-12 public, private or parochial school.
The bill, which was passed by the Nebraska legislature and signed by Governor Ricketts, establishes a clear, statewide policy for school districts to follow. Thank you, Senator Tony Vargas, and all those who supported the passage of LB427.
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Baby, it's hot outside!
Another Nebraska summer is underway! Are you concerned about your baby getting enough fluids? Breast milk is all your baby needs during the warm summer weather, even on very hot, humid days. Keep in mind that a young baby needs plenty of breast milk and may feed frequently to stay hydrated. Read more about breastfeeding during the summertime!
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Group Support
Research has shown that women who participate in groups with other mothers tend to adjust to motherhood more easily. Join us for Mom Talk. Lincoln | every Tuesday and every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30am
Omaha | every Monday and every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30am
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| If you have a premature baby, or a baby in the NICU, we have a special Preemie/NICU Mom Talk! This support group is designed for mothers of babies who are premature, are currently in the NICU, or a NICU graduate. Led by an RN/IBCLC with NICU experience, you will find support for all of the unique experiences mothers face when breastfeeding, and/or pumping, for an early, ill, or special needs baby. You are welcome to attend with, or without, your baby. Lincoln | every Monday at 11am
Omaha | every Tuesday at 11am
Our Mom Talk support groups are free and there is no need to register. Please join us!
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$20 Milk Money Mondays? Yes, please!Staring June 12th, every Monday is Milk Monday! Each Monday we will draw for $20 worth of Milk Money to use on any retail purchase at MilkWorks! A drawing will be held at both our Lincoln location and Omaha location! Keep it for yourself, or give it as a gift. Simply stop by either location any day we are open to sign up for the drawing. See you soon!
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Welcome April!
Meet April Jorgensen, a member of MilkWorks Board of Directors. April is a teacher librarian with Lincoln Public Schools and has two children. April was motivated to give back to MilkWorks because of the support she received when nursing her second child. Her son did not breastfeed well in the first several weeks and his issues were not easily resolved. April was able to nurse Oliver for 19 months, but she attributes this to MilkWorks, "I am forever grateful to the lactation consultants and the staff at MilkWorks who helped me to keep digging to find answers to our problems." As a member of the board, April hopes to inform the community about MilkWorks and advocate for legislation protecting and supporting breastfeeding moms in our state.
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Thank you, Penny Layne Photography!
MilkWorks O recently received a LOVELY gift from Penny Layne Photography - beautiful canvases for our walls! Penny went above and beyond, gifting us images for our Gathering Space, hallway, front area and one of our consult rooms. We are so GRATEFUL. Thank you, Penny!
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Upcoming ClassesAll About Breastfeeding: Take this class in the second half of your pregnancy to get ready for that first feed! Bring your partner with you! The fee is $25. (Please note: this class may be covered by your private insurance plan.)
Lincoln: Saturday July 8, 10 am-3 pm OR Tuesday, June 13 & 20, 6-8 pm
Omaha: Saturday, June 24, 10 am-3 pm
Return to Work: Perfect for moms heading back to the work force while breastfeeding! Join us while pregnant, or when you are on your maternity leave! The fee is $15. (Please note: this class is included in our FREE Pump Service Plan that comes with all breast pumps obtained at MilkWorks.)
Lincoln: Tuesday, June 27, 6-8 pm
Omaha: Thursday, June 29, 6-8 pm Introducing Solids: Taught by a registered dietitian, this is an ideal class to attend when your baby is three to six months old! The fee is $15. (Please note: this class is FREE for mothers who receive consultation services at MilkWorks.)
Lincoln ONLY: Wednesday, June 28, 6-8 pm
Learn more here.
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Happy June!
Love,
MilkWorks -
Your Community Breastfeeding Center
5930 South 58th Street | Lincoln, NE | (402) 423-6402
10818 Elm Street | Omaha, NE | (402) 502-0617
www.milkworks.org
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