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By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director of MilkWorks The Buffett Early Childhood Institute recently released the third of four reports addressing Early Childhood Care and Education for our youngest citizens. Along with other organizations in our state, the Buffett Institute is focusing on the importance of investing in our children from an early age. Their recent report backs up scientific evidence with a survey concluding that Nebraskans want to invest in the future well-being of our children. Head Start, often considered the earliest program to support early childhood, was launched in 1964 during President Johnson’s "War on Poverty" campaign to eradicate the causes of poverty. President Johnson, a former teacher in a one room schoolhouse in Texas, believed strongly that education was the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Child development experts found that intervention programs for children ages three to five years old could significantly affect the cognitive and socioemotional development of low income children.
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Milk Depot Opening at MilkWorks Lincoln
Exciting news!! MilkWorks Lincoln will be our city's first depot location for the Mothers’ Milk Bank near Denver! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 14, at 10 am to celebrate with us! Donor milk is a wonderful way for babies to receive human milk when a mother is unable to provide enough milk for her own baby. Interested in becoming a donor? See our Milk Banks and Milk Depots information.
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Healthy Teeth Event Tomorrow!
Do you have questions about how to take care of your baby’s gums and teeth? Join Dr. Libby Johnson from Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry at 10am Saturday, April 1, at MilkWorks Lincoln for a presentation on keeping your baby’s mouth healthy from birth to beyond their first tooth. This event is free. Call 402-423-6402 to register.
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Food Talk with Jessie
Registered dietitian Jessie Coffey will be back at MilkWorks Lincoln for another session of Food Talk on Wednesday, May 3 at noon. She’ll answer your questions about a healthy diet while breastfeeding and address food sensitivities in your little ones. There’s no fee or registration, just drop in!
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Preemie/NICU Mom Talk ... Coming SOON!This support group is designed for mothers of babies who are premature, a NICU graduate, or are currently in the NICU. Led by an RN IBCLC with NICU experience, you will find support for all 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.
MilkWorks is a well facility so you do not have to worry about you or your baby encountering illnesses while onsite. There is no fee to attend and you do not need to register. Stay tuned for details!
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Omaha Baby Fair
Are you expecting? Do you have a baby? Come visit us THIS Sunday, April 2 at Baxter Arena for Baby Love, Omaha’s Only Baby Fair! There are tons of activities along with great information – you won’t want to miss it! Tickets are only $8 in advance or $12 at the door.
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Rally With Your Community - And Show Some Love
We are so excited that, again this year, you can be a breastfeeding champion on Give to Lincoln Day on Thursday, May 18! And, for the first time, you can support Omaha-area breastfeeding families through Omaha Gives! on Wednesday, May 24! Join your fellow community members and show some love for MilkWorks, your favorite non-profit community breastfeeding center!!!
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Just in time for Mother’s Day, both MilkWorks locations are selling $25 Kaw Valley Greenhouse gift cards! Twenty percent of each gift card sold goes right back to MilkWorks. You get flowers, pottery or outdoor décor, and a breastfeeding family gets a free weight check – woohoo! Not sure where the Kaw Valley locations are in your area? Check out the list on their website.
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Thanks Paint Yourself Silly!
Thank you to Silly Jenn at Paint Yourself Silly for putting together “Make a Mammary”! We are incredibly honored that so many people showed up for another super fun Naughty Pottery event, and sweet fundraiser for MilkWorks. Thanks everyone!
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Baby Kicks - There's an App for That!
A public health campaign started by five mothers in Iowa to prevent stillbirths is now an app. Count the Kicks is a simple method designed to teach expectant mothers how to track their baby’s movements during the third trimester. In Iowa, the stillbirth rate decreased by 26 percent five years after implementing the Count the Kicks program. Now providers across Nebraska are introducing Count the Kicks. Download a free “Count the Kicks” app and learn more about the program at www.countthekicks.org.
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April Sale - Baby Carriers!
Wearing your baby is an age old practice worldwide, and research confirms that babywearing has a positive impact on a baby's growth and development. Many parents find it very convenient to strap on a baby and have their hands free ... and it is the perfect way to wrangle a wild toddler. We proudly carry Boba Wrap, Boba 4g, Maya Wrap and Moby (Moby available at our Omaha location only). Enjoy 20% off all wraps and carriers through the end of April!
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And the Winner Is ...
Did you know we do monthly Milk Money drawings at both locations? Milk Money can be used on nearly all of our retail products – nursing bras, baby carriers, breastfeeding accessories, breast pump parts and more. We carry high quality, useful products, and we'll teach you how to use them. Plus you're supporting a healthier community – it's a WIN WIN! Lincoln winner: Trista W. Omaha winner: Suzanne A.
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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: Tuesday, April 4 and 11, 6:30-8:30 pm or Saturday, April 8, 10 am-3 pm
Omaha: Saturday, May 6, 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, April 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Omaha: Thursday, April 27, 6:30-8:30 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: Wednesday, April 26, 6-8 pm
Learn more here.
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We are closed Easter Sunday, April 16.
Happy April!
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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