MilkWorks.org is a community breastfeeding center online. It is designed to help mother’s who breastfeed their babies.

 
The site includes: Educational support for mothers. Entertaining blogs by a diverse group of women. And it also provides a calendar of locally scheduled events, such as classes and peer-groups.
 

Stephanie Johnston, Lactation Consultant at Creighton University discuses why Milk Works, is an important organization:

 
Sound-bite:

“It is a center that gives comprehensive care and services to the breastfeeding family. One of the few places where you can get medical attention for any of your breastfeeding needs as well as educational opportunities, classes, support-groups—And a boutique that provides you a means to purchase any breastfeeding supplies that you would need—clothing that you might need for yourself or for your baby. And all this is located, all in one location so it makes it very easily accessible.”


The website is a 24 hour resource for new mothers who have questions, concerns or simple what to find a community that encourages breastfeeding success.

 
Milk Works has a physical location in Lincoln Nebraska, where you can meet and talk to professionals in person.

 
For other questions call: 402-423-6402 or you can visit the website at: milkworks.org


For the UNO School of Communication, I’m Anna Backhaus.

 


Milk Works News Broadcast

Soundbite 1 (5sec):

 “I use to work at thrift stores and I managed thrift stores and I really like the environment.”

Aasta Connor is a local business owner and mother.  She can be considered a stay at home mom, but she is also running her own business from home---thanks to the opportunity that ETSY.COM provides. 

Aasta owns an online store called VintageOmaha. She recently opened a physical location at Hot Shop Studio, in downtown Omaha.

Aasta has a daily schedule that includes finding the perfect pieces to add to her collection.  Her daughters take part in all the daily activities for her online store.

Soundbite 2 (15sec):

“If I’m at my studio and I’m having an off day, I don’t really want to see the general public, I can just close my door and it will be me and my daughter in there and we can hang out.”
	
Aasta’s store has unique vintage clothing at reasonable prices. You can use the coupon code ilovevintageomaha13 for 10% off of your purchase!
Aasta also ships her items internationally.  Please visit, www.etsy.com/shop/vintageomaha today.


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