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Why Do We Do What We Do?
By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director of MilkWorks
Apparently it has something to do with self-efficacy, a term coined by social scientists to describe the process by which human beings embrace behaviors. From the moment we are born, we are influenced by what happens around us. We believe we can do something because people who look like us, talk like us, and live in our own neighborhood are doing it.
When breastfeeding was removed from the lives of American women, ca. 1960, we lost our opportunity to learn about breastfeeding from women around us. With this lost opportunity, we lost our confidence to master this behavior. I had my first babysitting job when I was ten years old, yet I never saw a baby breastfeed until my sister-in-law breastfed my nephew. He was the only breastfed baby I knew until I gave birth to my own son.
We wonder why most new mothers (and fathers) come to breastfeeding feeling uncomfortable and nervous. They are expected to breastfeed when they don’t really believe they can do it.
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Welcome Omaha CBEs
Six Omaha women completed a Community Breastfeeding Educator course and will now be providing support to women in their neighborhoods. Please welcome Unique, Makayala, Simonne, Michaela, Marilyn, Doreian, and mentor and La Leche League Leader AJ!
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Omaha CBE Featured at Book Signing
Makayla Townsell, an Omaha CBE, will be featured at a book signing with other local authors on November 5th from 1 to 4 pm at the Bookworm Omaha. Amazon gave Townsell’s book, Momma Do You Hear My Cry, a 5-star rating. The book is an urban story of abuse, neglect and survival. Townsell breaks down the walls of shame, despair, fear, anger and pity as she searches for the answer to the most resounding questions in her life.
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CBEs Featured at CHI Breastfeeding Conference
Five Lincoln and Omaha CBEs recently addressed diversity and breastfeeding support at a panel moderated by Clifton Kenon, Jr.
Recognized by Michelle Obama and the U.S. Surgeon General, Kenon is an international leader in promoting breastfeeding in all populations. (Left to right: Julie, Khamisa, Clifton, Rebecca, Marilyn and Doreian)
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MilkBabies - Five of Them!
Meet Emily and her Milk Babies! In Emily’s words, she used virtually every service that MilkWorks has to offer!
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An Incredible Story of Strength
Amanda and Sabrina are traveling a breastfeeding journey that is oh so challenging and yet oh so hopeful at the same time ...
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Bridge Our Funding for Low Income Mothers and Babies
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Parents at Work for MilkWorks
MilkWorks plays a crucial role in helping parents be successful at work. By supporting mothers to breastfeed in their work place after returning to work, moms are more satisfied and productive. Plus, both parents are less likely to miss work due to a sick child.
Your workplace can help support MilkWorks by challenging your co-workers to raise $1,500 in honor of MilkWorks 15th birthday! Would you start a challenge at your workplace? All businesses that make a $1,500 donation by December 31, 2016 will get a thank you on Facebook (more than 5,000 fans!) and in our January newsletter to more than 5,000 families! Click here for more information, and to get started.
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Welcome to MilkWorks, Mindee and Dannie!
Mindee Tockey, RN, IBCLC
Mindee, a registered nurse and board certified lactation consultant, has joined the lactation team at MilkWorks. She brings with her a wealth of family health, pediatric, NICU and maternal fetal expertise from her many years of experience in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings. Welcome Mindee!
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| Dannie Elwood, BS, MS
Dannie joins MilkWorks as our Business Manager. With a strong background in non-profits, grants, customer service and insurance contracts, Dannie will fulfill multiple roles behind the scenes working with insurance plans to meet the needs of our clients and overseeing business functions within our organization. Welcome Dannie!
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Holiday Open House at MilkWorks Lincoln
Coming Soon! A Holiday Open House to show off our newly renovated space and feature our quality baby products - just in time for holiday giving! Watch for a date and time!
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Quick Signature Needed
When parents need a breastmilk substitute and choose to feed their baby formula, they have a right to know what is in the product they are purchasing and if the marketing claims are backed up by research. You can help by encouraging the FDA to provide continued and stronger oversight of formula marketing and address the health impact of misleading and confusing formula marketing. Share this information put together by Moms Rising and write a letter to the FDA by November 8th. The FDA needs to hear from parents!
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Pumps at MilkWorks
It’s easy to get your pump at both MilkWorks locations! We proudly offer high quality Medela Pump In Style Advanced and Spectra S1 and S2 double electric breast pumps. Bonus! Most moms go home with their pump the same day! We're in-network with most private insurance plans and ALL Nebraska Medicaid plans.
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Maternity Leave and Pumping Survey
Moms, if you’ve taken maternity leave and returned to work while pumping in the last 5 years, the Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition wants to hear from you! Please take a minute to complete their quick survey.
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Featured Products of the Month
It’s that time of year when the dry air and cold temperatures of fall and winter return. Protect and soothe your baby’s skin - and your own - with natural and chemical-free lotions, creams and body washes from our favorite brands – all 25% off in November!
Weleda
Earth Mama Angel Baby
Sweetgrass Emporium
Motherlove
CJs (Lincoln only)
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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 dad with you! The fee is $25. (Please note: this class may be covered by your private insurance plan.)
Lincoln: Tuesday, November 29 and December 6, 6-8 p.m. or Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Omaha: Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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, November 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Omaha: Thursday, November 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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, November 30, 10 a.m.-noon
Learn more here.
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Thanksgiving hours:
Wednesday, November 23 10 am-4 pm
Thursday, November 24 closed
Friday, November 25 10 am-5 pm
We are thankful ... for you. Happy Thanksgiving!
MilkWorks
Your community breastfeeding center
5930 South 58th Street | Lincoln, NE | (402) 423-6402 10818 Elm Street | Omaha, NE | (402) 502-0617
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