Monday, September 13, 2010

Can you store Breast Milk?

Yes you can.

Mom's Milk storage guide from www.ameda.com

Storage Time for Human Milk* Deep Freeze
(0°F/
-18°C)
Refrigerator Freezer
(variable
0°F/-18°C)
Refrigerator
(39°F/4°C)
Cooler with Ice Packs Frozen
(59°F/15°C)
Room Temperature

(72°F-79°F)
(22°C-26°C)
Fresh Up to 12 Months 3-4 Months 8 Days 24 Hours
4 Hours
Frozen, Thawed in Fridge Do Not Refreeze Do Not Refreeze 24 Hours Do Not Store
4 Hours
Thawed, Warmed, Not Fed Do Not Refreeze Do Not Refreeze 4 Hours Do Not Store
Until Feeding Ends
Warmed, Fed Discard Discard Discard Discard
Until Feeding Ends

The NICU stores the milk until needed and then measures out enough for one feeding.  Any left over in the bottle is discarded.

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