A new bra line just arrived at babyworks! Royce Lingerie is known for wireless bras that look fabulous, are superbly comfortable and fit like a glove. The nursing bras offer great support and flexible fit. Available in a wide range of cup sizes  - come in and try one on today!

Solmate Socks are new to the store. The colorful and complex patterns are knit in the USA at a family owned knitting mill, hand finished and then "mismatched with care." Available in infant, kids and mommy sizes!

Weather Protection Cream by Weleda is made to shield babies' facial skin and lips from the harsh cold and wind during brutal winter months. With pure beeswax and gentle lanolin, it blends in easily and is ideal for babies, children and adults who have sensitive skin. Tip: Ideal for soothing the chapped, dry skin babies often get from drooling, especially when they are teething.

Congratulations to Kelsi Scheel! She won a $25 gift certificate by registering for our monthly drawing. Just stop by the front desk and fill out a card. We'll enter you in the drawing.

Our gift certificates make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift!

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babyworks is an on-going fundraiser for MilkWorks. It supports our educational and clinical services, and allows us to be a community breastfeeding center.

Human beings are one of 4,000 species of mammals. All mammal mothers have one thing in common:  they feed their babies milk from their breasts - milk that is designed just for their baby. Human mothers are different from other mammals in that our breasts enlarge both during puberty and again while pregnant and breastfeeding.

There are numerous theories for this, including the fact that human babies do not have snouts, or long noses. Therefore, the breast enlarges in order to get closer to baby.

From left: Some of the certified bra fitters at MilkWorks ~ Marion Carr, Gema Rihanek, Paula Velander, Mandi Adams and Vicki Burkey.

MilkWorks will host its You Can Do It:  Return to Work  (or School) and Breastfeed Your Baby event from 9:30 am to noon Saturday, January 26th.
 
A panel of experienced mothers and a lactation consultant will provide helpful hints and answer questions. Breakfast will be provided and there will be door prizes, including a Medela Pump In Style breast pump.

Please register by calling (402) 423-6402 SOON as this FREE event fills up quickly.

Jodi

Meet Jodi Hurst, the newest member of the MilkWorks front desk team. Jodi is a certified lactation counselor. She says she received wonderful support with her own children at MilkWorks, and now she is grateful for the opportunity to help support breastfeeding families herself. Jodi and her husband are blessed to have two boys they adore. In her free time, Jodi enjoys Bible study, youth mentoring, play dates, walking her golden retriever and serving expecting families as a birth doula. Welcome Jodi!

Ever wonder why a mom has more than one breast? The extra one comes in very handy when a mom has more than one baby!  Breastfeeding twins can be more work. However, twins benefit just as much from their mother's milk, sometimes more, as twins can often come early and need to spend extra time in the hospital. When a mom breastfeeds, she develops antibodies that help protect her twins from viruses or bacteria they may encounter in the hospital. Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of severe digestive disorders that premature babies often face.
 
Twin Talk is a FREE mom's group for moms of multiples.
Drop by the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.

Just in time for cold weather! A perfect place and time for moms and dads to chat while your toddlers play. Join the group when you can. FREE. Held every Monday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. 

Please note: Our parent groups are provided at no cost. However, donations
of any amount are always welcome to help cover costs.

New moms take breastfeeding classes to help them learn how to breastfeed. Is it necessary to teach siblings about breastfeeding? Or is breastfeeding something kids learn by observing breastfeeding happening casually around them?

Jessica with Hailey and Hannah

By Jessica Baker, Guest Blogger

An online discussion among a group of friends recently turned to breastfeeding. The question was asked:

"For those of you that breastfed your 2nd (or 3rd) did you talk to your oldest about breastfeeding and how that works before the baby came? I breastfed my daughter until she was 1 but she hasn't been around any other nursing since then so she has no idea that is how the baby will eat. Should I go out and find a book or just explain it to her the first time she sees me feed the baby?"

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