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The times they are a changing ...
By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director of MilkWorks
As America inaugurates its 45th President, our country is bracing itself for change. New trade agreements? Fewer environmental controls? A wall across our southern border? For years, MilkWorks dreamed of insurance coverage for breastfeeding support and breast pumps. Once it arrived as part of the ACA's Women’s Preventive Services, it was much more difficult to implement than we thought. Now that it is here, can we truly go backwards and lose coverage of breast pumps and lactation consultations? Two stories I heard over the holidays reassure me that we have come too far in restoring support for breastfeeding to ever go back ...
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News from USBC
Help preserve breastfeeding support as part of the Affordable Care Act! Have you received breastfeeding benefits (breast pump, consultations, classes, etc.) through your private insurance? Share your story with the United States Breastfeeding Committee today! Although breast milk is an approved liquid to carry through TSA security check points at airports, many women report being the victims of inconsistent implementation of security regulations. Read more about the new BABES Act awaiting the President’s signature.
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Nebraska's New Medicaid Managed Care Plans
The state of Nebraska is unrolling the new Heritage Health Medicaid plans as of January 1, 2017. All families will select, or be assigned, a plan. Two new plans - WellCare of Nebraska and Nebraska Total Care - will join United HealthCare Community Plan. MilkWorks (Lincoln and Omaha) is in-network with all three plans as a provider of Medical Need (Hospital Grade Rental) breast pumps. However, as of January 1, we are not a Personal Use Pump provider for WellCare and NE Total Care. We are working on this and hope to provide an update soon regarding the availability of Personal Use Pumps for these two plans. Please read for more information.
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Feeling the Love
Thank you for celebrating our 15th birthday with us this year! Your donations continue to make a world of difference for families without private insurance or any other means to pay for breastfeeding help. To make a tax deductible donation, please visit our website.
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Thank You Kaye!
Kaye Lidolph, one of MilkWorks founders, is retiring at the end of 2016. Kaye has been a leader in maternal child health since her early days as a Labor and Delivery nurse at St. Es. Her wisdom and her passion for supporting breastfeeding families has guided MilkWorks since we opened our doors in 2001. Kaye paved the way for insurance reimbursement for breastfeeding support and breast pumps and will be missed by our staff, our board and our clients. MilkWorks is incredibly grateful for all that Kaye has done for breastfeeding in our community throughout her career. MilkWorks will never be the same without you, Kaye. Thank you for your incredible contribution to Lincoln's community of breastfeeding support!
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January Bra Sale
It’s January and that means bra sale time at MilkWorks and MilkWorks O! Enjoy 20% off* nursing bras and tanks all month long. Our staff are certified bra fitters and will make sure you leave with a bra you love and that fits well. The Bravado Bliss is being discontinued and is a steal at just $35! *All regular priced Bravado products are 10% off.
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A Wonderful Open House
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our holiday open house December 9th! It was great fun seeing so many MilkWorks babies from the past 15 years. Come back and see us again!
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2016 MilkBabies
Meet Suzy and her Wednesday afternoon group of MilkBabies! What is Wednesday afternoon group? MilkWorks Senior Lactation Consultant, Suzy Meyers, has been helping mothers feed their babies since we opened in 2001. For the past couple of years, on Wednesday afternoons, Suzy can be found hosting her group consult session. Read more about Suzy's group.
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Motorcycle Milk Delivery
What a fantastic idea these New York City women came up with! Donor human milk is no longer getting stuck in NYC traffic thanks to these creative women!
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New Year's Holiday Hours
MilkWorks and MilkWorks O will close at 2 pm Saturday, December 31st. We will remain closed all day Sunday, January 1st. Regular hours will resume Monday, January 2nd. Happy New Year!
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New Hours
A reminder of our new regular business hours:
• Monday-Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm (Tuesdays until 6:30 in Lincoln) • Sunday, 1 – 4 pm (Lincoln only)
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What I Love to Gift from MilkWorks
“I love to gift new babies a Saranoni blanket from MilkWorks! My daughter Quinn LOVES these blankets. They are super soft, the colors are incredible, they wash well, and they come in several sizes, small to large! I love this gift because it is adorable ... and reasonably priced!" – Alex MilkWorks has great gifts for moms and babies. When you shop, you support a great cause: breastfeeding support!
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Are You on Instagram?
Hey, so are we! Follow us @milkworks_
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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, January 3 and 10, 6-8 pm or Saturday, January 7, 10 am-3 pm
Omaha: Saturday, January 7, 10 am-2:30 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, January 17, 6:30-8:30 pm
Omaha: Thursday, January 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
Living With a Food Sensitivity: This class provides support for moms and babies who have a food sensitivity. Taught by a registered dietitian who specializes in food sensitivities, the class is designed to help moms eat healthy foods, explore coping techniques, connect with other moms, and get their baby ready to have a healthy and happy introduction to solids!
Lincoln: Saturday, January 14, 10 am-noon
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: Saturday, January 28, 10 am-noon
Learn more here.
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Thank you for a wonderful year full of sweet babies and loving parents. We are honored to be part of your breastfeeding journey-
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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