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Lincoln Lactation

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

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Lincoln Lactation! 🎃👻

Whether your little one is a pumpkin, dinosaur, ghost, bat, or something totally unexpected, we want to know what they’re dressing up as this year.

And one seasonal reminder: unless you’re nursing a little vampire, feeding shouldn’t have to feel scary or painful. If it does, support is available.

Tell us your baby’s costume in the comments, or share a photo if you want to show it off. 🧡

10/28/2026

One of the most important breastfeeding skills doesn't require a pump. 🤲

It's called hand expression. It’s using your hands to express colostrum or breast milk.

Hand expression is a simple skill, but it can be incredibly helpful in a variety of situations, including:
💧 Collecting colostrum before or after birth (when appropriate)
💧 Encouraging milk flow before a feeding or pumping session
💧 Relieving fullness or engorgement
💧 Expressing milk if you don't have a pump available
💧 Softening the breast to help baby latch more easily

Many parents are surprised to learn that in the first few days after birth, hand expression can sometimes be more effective than a pump for collecting small amounts of colostrum.

One of the things we love teaching during prenatal lactation appointments is how to hand express. Learning this skill before your baby arrives can help you feel more confident and prepared for those first days of feeding.

The best part? It's a skill you'll always have with you.

If you're expecting and want to feel more prepared for your feeding journey, we'd love to help. Book a prenatal, in-home, or telehealth visit to learn practical skills that can make those early days a little easier.

10/25/2026

"Maybe we should start cereal to help with weight gain." 🥣

It's a suggestion many parents hear with the best of intentions.

But for many young babies, starting cereal or solids isn't automatically the best answer for slow weight gain.

Here's why:
🤍 Breast milk and infant formula are specifically designed to meet your baby's nutritional needs during the first months of life.
🤍 If cereal fills your baby's tummy, they may take less breast milk or formula, which may not help them get the nutrition they need to grow.
🤍 The reason for slow weight gain matters. Is it milk transfer? Supply? Feeding frequency? Something medical? The right solution depends on the cause.

That's why we always recommend looking at the whole picture before changing a feeding plan.

If your baby isn't gaining weight as expected, an IBCLC can assess a feeding, evaluate milk transfer, and work alongside your pediatrician to help determine the best next steps.

Every baby deserves a plan that's based on their needs, not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Need personalized support? We offer in-home and telehealth IBCLC visits for families in Lincoln and surrounding communities.

10/23/2026

Did your baby receive formula in the hospital? 🍼

Sometimes supplementation is medically necessary.

Sometimes it’s recommended for other reasons.

Either way, using formula in those early days does not mean your breastfeeding journey is over.

Recent research found that non-medically indicated formula supplementation still happens during birth hospitalizations, which is one reason individualized feeding support matters so much.

If your baby received formula after birth, an IBCLC can help you:
🍼 Understand why supplementation was recommended
🍼 Protect or build milk supply
🍼 Decide whether supplementation is still needed
🍼 Create a plan that moves you toward your feeding goals, whatever they may be

The first few days do not have to define your entire feeding journey.

At Lincoln Lactation, we’re here to help you make sense of what happened, what’s happening now, and what comes next. We provide support that’s practical, evidence-based, and judgment-free.

Need help after leaving the hospital? Book an in-home or telehealth visit at lincolnlactation.com.

10/20/2026

There’s a lot about breastfeeding that other people never see…

They may see the snuggles, the closeness, the feeding itself.

They may not see the pumping, the leaking, the sore ni***es, the interrupted sleep, the mental load, the planning, the pressure, or the responsibility that can come with being the one feeding the baby.

Every feeding journey is different, but one thing is true: the person doing the feeding deserves support.

That support might look like:
✨ Help with latch or pain
✨ A pumping plan that actually fits your life
✨ Reassurance when you’re not sure what’s normal
✨ Adjusting a feeding plan when things feel unsustainable
✨ Simply having someone listen without judgment

At Lincoln Lactation, we care about the whole picture, not just ounces, latch, or baby’s weight gain.

If feeding feels heavier than you expected, you don’t have to carry all of it alone. Book an in-home or telehealth visit and let’s make a plan that supports both your baby and you.

10/18/2026

Hey… are you reading this at 2 a.m.? 🌙

If you’re up feeding your baby right now, you’re in good company.

For many babies, especially in the early months, overnight feeds are completely normal. They can also play an important role in maintaining milk supply while lactation is being established. 🤱

And since October is SIDS Awareness Month, it’s worth remembering that breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of SIDS as part of the bigger safe-sleep picture.

So if you’re awake wondering, “Should my baby still be eating overnight?”, the answer is… maybe.

Every baby is different, and there isn’t one universal timeline for dropping night feeds.

If you want help figuring out what’s best for your baby, your supply, and your feeding goals, we’re here.

10/15/2026

Breast milk is more than food.

Yes, it provides calories, fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but human milk is also a complex, living fluid that changes over time.

Research suggests breast milk contains components that do much more than provide nutrition, including:

🤍 Antibodies and other immune factors
🤍 Enzymes that support digestion
🤍 Hormones and signaling molecules
🤍 Human milk oligosaccharides that help support the gut microbiome
🤍 Living cells and other bioactive components researchers are still learning about

Its composition can also shift across a feeding, throughout the day, and as your baby grows.

That doesn’t mean feeding has to be all-or-nothing to be meaningful.

Whether you’re nursing, pumping, supplementing, or combining feeding methods, every family deserves support that fits their goals and circumstances.

Human milk is remarkable, and we’re still discovering all the ways it supports babies and parents.

Need personalized feeding support? We offer in-home and telehealth IBCLC visits in Lincoln and surrounding areas.

10/12/2026

Returning to work before you're ready? You're not alone. 💜

Every family's leave looks different. Some parents return after a few weeks, others after several months, and many wish they had more time.

Wherever your timeline falls, you don't have to figure out feeding on your own.

Before you go back to work, an IBCLC can help you:
✔ Create a pumping schedule
✔ Introduce a bottle if needed
✔ Build a realistic freezer stash (without the pressure!)
✔ Troubleshoot supply concerns
✔ Make a plan that fits your job and your family's goals

There isn't one "right" return-to-work plan, only the one that works for your family.

Need help creating a plan before your first day back? We offer in-home and telehealth IBCLC support to help make the transition a little easier. 🤍

10/10/2026

On World Mental Health Day, we want to say this clearly: your feeding plan should support your mental health, too. 💜

Breastfeeding, pumping, supplementing, and bottle feeding can all carry a lot of emotion, especially when things don’t go the way you expected.

Sometimes support means improving a latch.

Sometimes it means changing a pumping routine.

Sometimes it means adjusting a goal that is no longer working for you.

There is no feeding plan worth sacrificing your mental well-being for.

At Lincoln Lactation, we look at the whole picture: your baby’s needs, your feeding goals, and how you are doing along the way.

If feeding has become a major source of stress, you deserve support. An IBCLC can help with the feeding side, and a mental health professional can help with the emotional side when needed.

Your health matters, too. 🤍

10/07/2026

There’s something extra special about hearing from a dad who saw just how much the right feeding support could change things for his whole family. 🤍

We’re so grateful this family trusted Lincoln Lactation during such a stressful season with their twins.

Feeding challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when weight gain, latch, and bottle feeding are all concerns at once. Having an IBCLC look at the full picture can help families understand what’s happening and create a plan that feels manageable.

Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting Lincoln Lactation to be part of your family’s journey. 💜

If you're feeling overwhelmed by feeding challenges, you don't have to navigate them alone. Whether you're expecting, have one baby, or multiples, we're here to help. Book an in-home or telehealth visit to get personalized, evidence-based support.

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