Expressed milk storage and transport
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- Check with your hospital for specific instructions.
- When freezing do not fill bottles/bags more than ¾ full to allow space for expansion.
- Label bottles/bags with the date of pumping.
| Breastmilk Storage (For Healthy Term Babies) |
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Room Temperature |
Refrigerator |
Refrigerator
Freezer
Compartment |
Deep Freezer |
| Freshly expressed breastmilk |
Do not leave at room temperature. |
3 - 5 days at approx. 4° C |
6 months at approx. -16° C |
12 months at approx. -18° C |
| Thawed breastmilk (previously frozen) |
Do not store |
10 hours |
Never refreeze |
- Thaw frozen breastmilk in the refrigerator the night before or by holding the bottle/bag under warm water. Gently shake the bottle/bag to blend any fat that has separated.
- Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave or in a pan of boiling water.
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