25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
MilkWorks’ mission is to create a healthier community by empowering families to reach their breastfeeding goals. Our Community Breastfeeding Center offers a unique blend of clinical lactation support and low-barrier resources to support new parents.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $10 supports one mom visiting our drop-in baby weigh station.
- $25 keeps our weekly support group for new moms free for participants.
- $50 ensures breastfeeding educators are available to offer support in-person or over the phone.
- $125 covers the cost of an initial lactation consultation for a family without insurance.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
My husband contacted MilkWorks at the end of our first week after a friend recommended it. Sitting in our first appointment was the first time I felt like anyone was listening to me about our struggles and how I was feeling. Less than five minutes into our consultation, our consultant showed me how to flip the nipple shield over to put it on. That alone changed the game! That silly one second trick was the first time I thought that maybe I could do this. We went back about 1 week later. My consultant asked me what my goal was, and I told her if I could make it 1 month breastfeeding I would be absolutely amazed. She smiled and asked me for a bigger goal, just in case, so I told her 6 months would be beyond anything I imagined. 14 months. I will have pumped and breastfed for 14 months and it is literally all because of her guidance, listening ear, and confidence in me - even when I had none in myself. One day my son randomly latched without the nipple shield, two days later we had a visit and [my consultant] was genuinely as ecstatic as I was. When I wanted to start dropping pumping sessions, there was never pressure to continue or not, she just gave me helpful tips and tricks for along the way. I truly could not have made it this long without her and the support I received at MilkWorks. I am in awe of the kindness and generosity of everyone at MilkWorks and I am forever grateful for MilkWorks helping me feed my son for so long.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
5930 South 58th Street, Ste. W
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-423-6402
