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Re: breastmilk storageFrom: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 30 Sep 1998 07:45:04 -0700
>You can store pumped breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 days and its >still fine to feed the baby Cindy, As a certified lactation consultant I know you have tons more experience than I do, however I have info that differs slightly. I guess it depends on the temp of your frig. Expressed milk, I thought, can be stored up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Here is the info I have from The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Human milk can safely be kept for up to 24 hours if it is stored at 60 degrees F, just below room temperature. An insulated cooler with ice packs will keep milk at this temperature. At 66 - 72 degrees F, human milk can be stored for 10 hours At 79 degrees F, milk is safe from harmful bacteria for 4-6 hours. Human milk has a remarkable ability to retard bacterial growth. You need to be more careful if expressing for a hospitalized baby. Milk can be refrigerated up to 8 days at 32-39 degrees F with no increase in harmful bacteria Milk can be frozen in a refrigerator freezer for up to 3 or 4 months A separate deep freeze that stays at a constant 0 degrees F can be kept 6 months or longer - be sure to label milk and use oldest milk first. Its a good idea to freeze your milk in small amounts, varying from 2-4 oz. You can always thaw nmore milk if the baby needs it. Once thawed, human milk can be stored up to 24 hours but should NEVER be refrozen. Do not let milk stand at room temperature tot haw. Instead, thaw quickly by putting the container under running water, first cold than gradually warmer until milk is warm
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