Mary Lanning Healthcare - Breastfeeding Support

05/06/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday May 7
Central City 9-11am
Hastings 9am-noon

05/06/2026

Interested in becoming an IBCLC? We love mentoring the next generation of caring professionals!

We’re excited to see growing interest in the Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition Mentor Program!

Our mentor program is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming an IBCLC and are looking for guidance on how to get there. Participants are paired with a member of our leadership team to talk through pathways, requirements, and next steps in a supportive, one-on-one setting.

More information and mentor program materials can be found here: https://nebreastfeeding.org/news-events/learn-about-our-new-ibclc-mentorship-program.html

04/29/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday April 30th
Hastings 9am-noon in the Home Away from Home basement

04/22/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday April 23rd
Hastings 9am-noon
Home Away from Home basement

04/22/2026

We’re excited to introduce the incredible speakers for our May Quarterly Meeting! ✨

Join us as:
• Abigail Shipp shares her expertise as a CERP presenter, bringing valuable insight as a certified birth and bereavement doula and childbirth educator
• Cydney Gaines highlights her work in maternal wellness and breastfeeding support through Malone Maternal Wellness
• Ebony Reddick showcases her leadership in maternal health initiatives and breastfeeding education at I Be Black Girl

This is a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by leaders advancing maternal and infant health across Nebraska.

👉 Register now to join us for our May Quarterly Meeting! https://forms.gle/mMpWw57NHmfoQ74H6

04/15/2026

Baby Weighs Thursday April 16th in both Hastings and Central City
Hastings 9am-noon and Central City 9-11am

04/10/2026

We are here to help!! Call or message us with any questions you have!

Going back home? Introducing family foods? Back to work? Feeling discomfort?

⏰ Whenever you need help with breastfeeding, it should be there for you!

Skilled breastfeeding support should be available for ALL women from pregnancy, for as long as they wish to continue 🤱.

04/08/2026

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

04/08/2026

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!