Mary Lanning Healthcare - Breastfeeding Support

04/01/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday April 2 in both locations No JOKE ;) !!
Hastings 9am-noon and Central City 9-11am

03/25/2026

Milk storage guidelines!

🍼 Breastmilk Storage Basics: Keep It Fresh & Safe! 🍼

‼️ Have you ever noticed that the human milk storage guidelines from various sources (CDC, AAP, ABM, WHO, etc) are all over the place? This is because these organizations are trying to give the MOST CONSERVATIVE recommendations in order to keep medically fragile babies safe. 🙏

🤔 But the truth is that human milk is really robust & fights bacteria. It’s not fragile. As long as your baby is healthy, breastmilk is very forgiving! 🙏

🕒 How Long Can You Store Breast Milk?
💗 Room Temperature (77°F or below): 3-8 hours—The cooler your home, the longer it lasts.
💗 Refrigerator (32-39°F): 3-8 days—Keep it at the back of the fridge where temps stay steady.
💗 Freezer (-4°F or below): 6-12 months—6 months is the minimum for standard freezers, 12 months is the gold standard for milk that isn’t being stored in the freezer door and constantly being exposed to thawing

❄️ Best Practices for Storing Breast Milk:
✔️ Use BPA-free storage bags or food-grade containers designed for human milk. No to regular plastic bags.
✔️ Label every container with the date the milk was expressed—first in, first out!
✔️ Store in small 2-4 oz. portions to reduce waste since thawed milk must be used within 24 hours.
✔️ Don’t mix freshly expressed milk with chilled or frozen milk (get them to the same temperature first).
✔️ Keep milk at the back of the fridge or freezer, where temperatures remain the most stable. Avoid storing in the door.

⚠️ Thawing & Using Stored Breast Milk:
✔️ Thaw overnight in the fridge or under warm running water.
✔️ Never microwave—it destroys nutrients and creates hot spots!
✔️ Use thawed milk within 24 hours; don’t refreeze (unless the frozen milk still has ice crystals in it- then it’s safe to refreeze).

Did any of these guidelines surprise you? Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below!

03/25/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday March 26th
Hastings 9am-noon at the Home Away from Home basement

03/15/2026

Attention mamas! Baby Weighs in Central City meets this week on WEDNESDAY, March 18 instead of the usual day! Baby Weighs Hastings will meet as scheduled on Thursday March 19! Thank you for passing this along to your friends!

Send a message to learn more

03/10/2026

Baby Weighs Hastings Thursday 9am-noon Home Away from Home basement

03/10/2026

Baby Weighs Hastings on Thursday March 12th
Home Away from Home basement.
9am-noon
Stop by to weigh your baby and ask questions about your lactation journey.

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day to our two fantastic IBCLC's Sayward Morse and Andrea Herman !!

Happy International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day! Thank you to all the IBCLCs who transform Nebraska and world health through skilled lactation care.

As part of our celebration, we are sharing free webinars and events honoring IBCLC Day. We invite you to join, learn, connect, and celebrate the incredible impact of lactation professionals together.

⬇️ Explore the free opportunities below and help us celebrate the heart of this work.
💛 NE BFC Mentor Program Information: https://nebreastfeeding.org/news-events/learn-about-our-new-ibclc-mentorship-program.html

💛 Hug Your Baby Webinar - Promotes Parent Confidence and Breastfeeding Duration: https://nebreastfeeding.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/02/28/free-continuing-education-workshop-sharing-baby-s-behavior-promotes-parent-confidence-and-breastfeeding-duration/546013

💛 iLactation IBCLC Day Webinar: Parity and lactation enhances immunity and protects against breast cancer. https://form.jotform.com/240523438975867

💛 ILCA IBCLC Day Toolkit : https://ilca.org/ibclc-day-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQNbGRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJYVmJoVHQ0YXV3Rm9UY3oxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoXy63h3RyLuhwG76Ekq0-Qk-M9LB8U7yEC2fYLC12WlpIRb3q1MO4tVu-r2_aem_LiNytcoUyDVEmerryUWiMg

💛 GOLD Learning Webinar Spit Happens: Managing Infant Reflux: https://www.goldlearning.com/lecture-library/managing-infant-reflux-detail

03/04/2026

Thursday March 5th
Baby Weighs both Hastings and Central City!
Hastings 9am-noon and Central City 9-11am

02/24/2026

Thursday, February 26th
Baby Weighs Hastings in the Home Away from Home basement
9am-noon

02/18/2026

Legislative bills in Nebraska related to Maternal Child Health.

👻 Friday the 13th… but nothing scary about staying informed.

The Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition is tracking key maternal & child health legislation that could impact families across our state. From expanding postpartum coverage and protecting childcare access to supporting paid leave, birth centers, and recognition of lactation credentials — these bills matter.

📍 Now is the time to stay engaged:
• Testify at a public hearing
• Submit an online comment (by 8:00 AM the day of the hearing)
• Contact your senator and share your voice

Knowledge is power — and advocacy creates change. Learn more and follow along using the Nebraska Legislature’s Bill Tracker: https://www.nebraska.gov/billtracker/?utm_campaign=%27February%20Advocacy%20Update:%20Bills%20to%20Watch%20+%20Coalition%20Opportunities%27&utm_medium=%27email%27&utm_source=%27newsletter%27

02/18/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday February 19th
Both Hastings and Central City
Hastings 9am-noon
Central City 9-11am