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Storing Breastmilk
I am often asked about breast milk storage. Many are surprised that it can actually be stored! Here are storage guidelines based on the recommendation of the Philippine Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition:
-room temperature (<25degrees Centigrade) 4 hours
-room temperature (>25 degrees Centigrade) 1 hour
-refrigerator (4 degrees Centigrade) 8 days
-freezer compartment of a 1-door ref 2 weeks
-freezer compartment of a 2-door refrigerator 3 months
-deep freezer with constant temperature (-20 degrees centigrade) 6 months
Proper storage is important in keeping the antibodies ( they fight off infections!) alive and kicking! They are heat sensitive and gets destroyed by it. Remember never to heat your breast milk.
Express your milk now and store them properly.
-room temperature (<25degrees Centigrade) 4 hours
-room temperature (>25 degrees Centigrade) 1 hour
-refrigerator (4 degrees Centigrade) 8 days
-freezer compartment of a 1-door ref 2 weeks
-freezer compartment of a 2-door refrigerator 3 months
-deep freezer with constant temperature (-20 degrees centigrade) 6 months
Proper storage is important in keeping the antibodies ( they fight off infections!) alive and kicking! They are heat sensitive and gets destroyed by it. Remember never to heat your breast milk.
Express your milk now and store them properly.
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