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3100 N 14th St Lincoln, NE 68521
Monday — Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2301 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1248 O St., Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68508
Our clinic on wheels visits neighborhoods throughout Lincoln, expanding our ability to provide healthcare when and where you need it.
Most parents worry that they baby isn’t getting enough to eat. Follow these instructions from Bluestem Health for recommendations for feeding your baby.
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Feeding your baby is supposed to be easy, right. They drink milk, then at about 6 months you introduce real food. Sounds easy enough. Wrong. There is more that goes into feeding your baby than you might know. Even if you are lucky enough to have a healthy, developmentally average baby, feeding can still be tricky. If you have a baby with special needs, make sure to seek help beyond this blog by contacting your pediatrician or our lactation counselor. In the meantime, check out these baby feeding tips to make sure your baby feeding game is on point.
Most parents worry that they baby isn’t getting enough to eat. Follow this easy to read chart for proper feeding of your baby.
Defrost milk in warm water, NEVER in a microwave or with boiling water.
Frozen milk can be put into the fridge to defrost and if you want to save milk you defrosted, it can be stored in the fridge for 24 hours.
According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine www.bfmed.org:
Room Temperature(60°-65°)
Up to 4 hours is best
Up to 8 hours is acceptable
Refrigerator(39°)
Up to 4 days is best
Up to 8 days is acceptable*
Freezer(0°**)
Up to 6 months is best
12 months is acceptable
*If collected in very clean condition**Do not store in door of freezer
Now that you know the ins and outs of pumping and storing for feeding your baby, you may be ready to go back to work. Going back to work or school can be hard while breastfeeding. Your hard work will pay off and your baby’s health will be protected for years to come with proper preparation for breastfeeding, pumping, and feeding your baby.
*See below how to obtain a free breast pump with insurance in our pumping clinics section to help with feeding your baby.
At Bluestem Health in Lincoln, Nebraska, we believe Breast is Best. Breastfeed your baby if you are able. The benefits of breastfeeding are many, read more in our Benefits of Breastfeeding blog. For more information and videos on breastfeeding visit breastmilksolutions.com.
Pump Clinics at Health 360 are for anyone 36+ weeks, pregnant or with a newborn. We cover breastfeeding topics like maintaining and maximizing lactation, latching, health benefits, renting a pump* and more. Insurance may cover the cost of a breast pump. We provide pumps to new moms if:
For Lactation Counseling or to sign up for one of our Pumping Clinics at Bluestem Health in Lincoln, NE contact Karina, Certified Lactation Counselor at our Health 360 location, 402-441-6642.
Effective communication is a cornerstone of quality healthcare, and we make every effort to ensure our patients have access to care in their native language. Our commitment to inclusivity and
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