Information for New Mothers & Support People
Birth & Beyond Parenting Information and Pre-Registration
Expecting a baby is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time. Completing registration forms in advance, and learning more about the birthing experience can helps reduce anxiety. Family Care Center tours are also available.
The expectant mother and her support person are invited to meet with a Family Care Center staff member to fill out health histories, work on required forms and ask questions. For more information or to schedule your free appointment, call 402-460-5737. Please leave a message and a Family Care Center staff member will return your call and set up an appointment.
Educational Opportunities During the Hospital Stay
While visits from families and friends are certainly welcome, the 48 hours that most mothers and babies spend at Mary Lanning Healthcare is a time best devoted to rest and education.
Individualized education for moms and dads include baby care, infant safety and growth and development. Certified lactation consultants also work with interested mothers on a one-on-one basis.
As a former school principal, Wayne Moorhead of Edgar knows what a difference a good staff makes.
Shortly after Ron and Kara Faber were married, Ron was diagnosed with cancer, a type that made planning a family difficult. But, Ron said, the excellent, caring treatment he received at the Morrison Cancer Center helped the Fabers embrace the future. Then, when Kara discovered she was pregnant, Mary Lanning was the first and only choice for…
When Hastings College music professor Dr. Robin Koozer was taken to Mary Lanning Healthcare, he didn’t realize he was suffering from the signs of stroke. But a few short months later, Koozer was back to making beautiful music. He attributes this to the quick action by the Mary Lanning Stroke Team.
