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A very common question we get - how do you safely store your breast milk?
We asked midwife and brand ambassador Aliza, from @bumpnbub ⠀
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"This is a very important topic mamas, most women during their breastfeeding journey will express or pump at some point. I recommend mamas to always follow the guidelines in their country, for expressing and storing milk safely.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Breastmilk can be stored at room temperature for up to four hours
- Breastmilk can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours - Breastmilk can be stored in a separate-door freezer for 3–6 months
- Breastmilk can be stored in a deep freezer for 6-12 months
- When breastmilk is thawed, use immediately". ⠀⠀⠀⠀
"This is a very important topic mamas, most women during their breastfeeding journey will express or pump at some point. I recommend mamas to always follow the guidelines in their country, for expressing and storing milk safely.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Breastmilk can be stored at room temperature for up to four hours
- Breastmilk can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours - Breastmilk can be stored in a separate-door freezer for 3–6 months
- Breastmilk can be stored in a deep freezer for 6-12 months
- When breastmilk is thawed, use immediately". ⠀⠀⠀⠀
Check Plunket's guidelines: https://www.plunket.org.nz/your-child/newborn-to-6-weeks/food-and-nutrition/expressing-milk/
