MilkWorks is a non-profit, community breastfeeding center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a mission is to create a healthier community by empowering families to reach their breastfeeding goals. MilkWorks provides clinical lactation consultations as well as a variety of free resources and services. Lactation consultations and personal use breast pumps are a covered service with most insurance plans and Nebraska Medicaid. Virtual classes and telehealth appointments are available to accommodate the needs of each family.

Call to Action for Breastfeeding: Medical and public health experts recommend that babies exclusively breastfeed for six months, with breastfeeding to continue for at least two years for optimal maternal and child health outcomes. After six months of age, as a baby continues to breastfeed, complimentary solid foods are introduced. Over the past 30 years, extensive research and community support has resulted in a steady increase in the number of mothers who breastfeed. In 2021, 84.3% of Nebraska mothers initiated breastfeeding, but only 51.4% of infants were exclusively breastfeeding at three months and only 31.5% were exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months. Comparatively, of those that received lactation support at MilkWorks, 70% were exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months!

MilkWorks is located at 5930 South 58th Street (in the Trade Center). The center is open 6 days a week - Monday through Saturday 9 am – 5 pm.

Anyone may call with a basic breastfeeding question or check out the Breastfeeding Information Center. Support services include classes, weekly moms' groups, drop in weight checks, personal use or hospital grade pump rentals, and breastfeeding and baby boutique. Clinical consultations with a board certified lactation consultant or advanced provider (APRN or MD), are available by appointment.

For more information, call 402 423-6402 or visit the MilkWorks website.