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IBCLCs. Providing evidence based in-home feeding support to families in and around Lincoln, NE.

12/21/2025

Today marks the first day of winter ❄️ — a season of slower days, longer nights, and extra layers.

Winter with a baby can feel cozy and grounding… and also isolating, tiring, and intense at times.

Feeding schedules, growth spurts, illness, and cabin fever all tend to show up more this time of year.

As the days get colder, we want you to remember you don’t have to do this season alone. Lactation support can still come to you in your home.

Whether you’re feeding a newborn, pumping through winter nights, or navigating changes in your baby’s needs, we’re here to walk alongside you.

Wishing you warmth, rest, and gentleness as winter begins 🤍
— The Lincoln Lactation team

Learn more or book support at lincolnlactation.com

12/20/2025

You may have heard the term “plugged duct” and for years, that’s what we called it. But research has helped us better understand what’s really happening.

What we used to call a plugged duct is now better described as ductal narrowing. It’s a combination of inflammation, swelling (water retention), and milk, not a single “plug” that needs to be forced out.

Why does that matter? Because the way we support it has changed. And advice from even a few years ago may no longer be what’s recommended today.

Current research suggests that aggressive massage, heat, and trying to “push through” can sometimes make inflammation worse. Instead, care is more focused on reducing inflammation, supporting milk removal gently, and protecting breast health.

This is why staying up to date matters and you may need support, even if this isn’t your first baby.

Every feeding journey is different.

Every body responds differently.

And lactation science continues to evolve.

If you’re dealing with breast pain or inflammation, an IBCLC can help you make sense of it with up-to-date, evidence-based support.

We offer in-home and telehealth visits for families in Lincoln. Learn more or book at lincolnlactation.com.

12/18/2025

The holidays can come with a lot of pressure to show up, to travel, to pass the baby, to stay longer than feels good.

Here’s your reminder:

👉 It’s okay to say no to gatherings.

👉 It’s okay to skip events.

👉 It’s okay to protect your energy, your baby’s rhythm, and your feeding goals.

Rest is not a failure.

Boundaries are not rude.

And staying home can be the most supportive choice for your family — especially during the newborn and infant months.

If saying no feels hard, you’re not alone. And if feeding challenges or holiday overwhelm are weighing on you, support is available in your home or via telehealth.

Learn more and book at lincolnlactation.com.

12/16/2025

The holidays bring so much togetherness — and for parents with babies, that can mean a lot of opinions, extra hands, and disrupted routines.

Remember:

It’s okay to keep baby close.

It’s okay to step away to feed or pump.

It’s okay to say, “We’re going to stick to our rhythm today.”

Keeping baby close during busy gatherings helps you notice hunger and overwhelm early, supports consistent feeding, and protects your milk supply. It also helps you feel more grounded in the middle of the holiday buzz.

A few loving boundaries that can help:

💛 Wear your baby when you can

💛 Feed or pump on your usual schedule

💛 Ask for a quieter space if baby is distracted

💛 Let loved ones know you’ll rejoin once feeding is done

You don’t need to explain or justify these choices.
They’re not about being rigid. They’re about supporting your baby and yourself during a busy season.

If navigating holiday feeding feels overwhelming, we’re here to help in your home or via telehealth. Learn more and book at lincolnlactation.com.

12/15/2025

The holidays are busy. Full calendars, full houses, and (what feels like) very little margin for error. 🤪

When you’re feeding an infant, that busyness can make getting support feel harder than it needs to be.

That’s where in-home lactation care makes all the difference. 💜

✨ No packing up a baby, pump parts, or car seat
✨ No rushing out the door between naps and feeds
✨ Support happens where feeding actually happens: on your couch, in your chair, etc.

During the holidays, routines shift, babies get distracted, and parents often put their own needs last. Having an IBCLC come to you means care that fits into your day, instead of adding one more thing to your plate.

Whether you’re navigating holiday feeding challenges, pumping schedules, or just want reassurance that things are going okay, we’re here.

Book an in-home or telehealth visit with Lincoln Lactation. We’ll meet you where you are — literally — so you can focus on feeding your baby and enjoying the season. 🎄

Many insurance plans are accepted. Learn more and book at lincolnlactation.com.

12/11/2025

💜 Client love like this means everything to us.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or if you’re wondering what’s possible for your feeding journey, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🏡 Book an in-home or telehealth visit with Anna or Melissa
✨ Many insurance plans accepted
📍 Serving Lincoln, Nebraska and surrounding areas
🌐 Visit our website to learn more and book: lincolnlactation.com

11/27/2025

As we gather around tables big and small today, we’re feeling so thankful.

We’re thankful for every family who’s welcomed us into their homes, every late-night message that turned into a moment of relief, and for every parent finding their rhythm in feeding and nurturing their baby.

At Lincoln Lactation, we’re deeply grateful to be part of this community — to serve parents across Lincoln and beyond, and to walk beside you through the early, messy, beautiful days of feeding and bonding.

However you celebrate, we hope today brings you warmth, good food, and rest.

Happy Thanksgiving from Melissa and Anna 🦃💛

11/25/2025

Raise a hand if your holiday calendar is about to hit turbo mode 🙋‍♀️

Concerts, work parties, family dinners, school events — it’s a joyful whirlwind… and for many moms, it can quietly impact milk supply.

Every year, we see more moms come to us over the holidays wondering why their milk seems lower, or why baby’s feeds feel “off.”

Here’s what’s often happening:

🎄 Distractions + Overstimulation
Babies are surrounded by new faces, lights, sounds — and they forget to nurse as often or as long.

🥧 Schedule Disruptions
Pumping sessions get delayed (who wants to miss dessert?), and full breasts send “slow down” signals to the body.

👶 Solids Before Milk
Older babies might fill up on new foods before nursing — removing less milk and signaling the body to make less.

📉 Overfull Breasts = Fewer Feeds = Supply Drop
It’s a simple but sensitive feedback loop. When milk isn’t removed regularly, the body makes less of it.

The good news? You can help protect your supply:

Nurse or pump on your regular rhythm — even during celebrations.
Keep baby close so you can catch early hunger cues.
Step away for quiet feeds if baby’s distracted.
Ask family to wait for you before starting big events (your comfort matters, too).

If your supply seems low or your breasts feel sore, reach out. Sometimes a few small adjustments make all the difference.

11/23/2025

Every year around the holidays, we see the same pattern: more inflammation, more mastitis, and more parents convinced their baby is “weaning.”

But here’s the truth ⤵️

Very few babies truly self-wean before 12 months.

What we often see instead is unintentional holiday weaning — when well-meaning chaos quietly disrupts your feeding rhythm.

Here’s how it happens:

🦃 Family gatherings + travel = overstimulated, sleepy babies
🍼 Everyone wants to hold the baby = fewer nursing sessions
🥧 Pumping parents delay sessions = fuller breasts, slower milk signals
🍽️ Solids before milk = less milk removed

The result? Less frequent feeding, a dip in supply, and sometimes inflammation or mastitis.

But the good news: it’s preventable.

✨ Keep your baby close (babywearing helps)
✨ Feed or pump on your usual schedule, even if that means stepping away for a bit
✨ Ask for a calm, quiet space to nurse or pump
✨ Let loved ones know to wait for you before starting the next round of dessert or games

You deserve to make holiday memories and protect your feeding goals. A few boundaries and a little planning go a long way.

If you’re feeling full, sore, or notice feeding changes this week, reach out — we’re here to help.

11/21/2025

Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “pass the gravy, not the baby.”

If you haven’t, here’s your friendly reminder as we head into Thanksgiving week.

When families gather, everyone means well (and who can resist a new baby?). But busy holiday schedules and even the most loving hands from others can throw off a baby’s feeding rhythm. And that can make things tough for both of you!

Here are a few ways to protect your flow and your peace next week:

👩‍🍼 Keep baby close. Babywearing helps reduce overstimulation and helps you notice early hunger cues.
🍼 Feed (or pump) like any other day. Holidays don’t change your body’s rhythm. Try to offer milk just as often.
🤫 Find quiet spaces. It’s okay to step away from the crowd for a calmer feed or pump. And ask family to wait for you before cutting pie, you deserve to enjoy the meal too! 🥧
👉 If baby’s too distracted to nurse, pump both sides to protect your supply and prevent breast inflammation.

You don’t have to struggle with feeding your baby through the holidays. A little planning — and a few kind boundaries — can make all the difference.

Wishing you a cozy, well-fed, well-supported Thanksgiving week ahead from all of us at Lincoln Lactation 🦃💜

11/17/2025

You don’t know what you don’t know…

For so many new parents, it’s only after meeting with an IBCLC that things finally click.

➡️ That latching can feel better.
➡️ That feeding can be more effective and less stressful.
➡️ That a perceived “low supply” might not be what it seems.

Yes, breastfeeding is natural… but that doesn’t mean it’s always intuitive. Like any skill, it can be supported, adjusted, and improved so you and your baby both get what you need from the experience. 💜

If you ever thought, “I wish I’d known this sooner” — share this post. You never know who might need to know.

✨ In-home and telehealth lactation visits available.
✨ Many insurance plans accepted.

Learn more or book at lincolnlactation.com

11/14/2025

Hi there, I’m Anna! I’m the newest IBCLC to join the Lincoln Lactation team. 👋

Before working in lactation, I spent 7½ years as a special education teacher with Lincoln Public Schools. Teaching was where I learned the power of patience, empathy, and meeting families right where they are — lessons that now guide every lactation visit I do.

When I became a mom (and watched friends become moms), I realized just how vital breastfeeding support is. I saw too many of my friends stop nursing before they were truly ready — not because they wanted to, but because they didn’t have the help they needed.

That’s what inspired me to go back to school and become an IBCLC; a natural transition from elementary special educator to helping parents and babies learn together 😂

My favorite thing about being an IBCLC with Lincoln Lactation is that I get to support families in the place where feeding really happens: at home.

I love that I have the opportunity to sit on couches, talk through real-life routines, help troubleshoot latches, and celebrate the small victories that matter most. Because I get it, I have young kids too!

✨ Want to work with me? Book an in-home or telehealth visit at that link in our bio. Many health insurance plans are accepted!

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