Patient's question:
Methods for storing breast milk My baby is in the hospital getting blue light treatment, and I don't want to throw away the breast milk. But every time the breast pump can only extract a small amount of milk. Can I pump twice and then store it in the refrigerator? Or must I refrigerate it after pumping once? (Room temperature is 23 degrees) Why does it always seem like there is a lot of milk when the baby feeds, but the breast pump only extracts a small amount?Doctor's answer:
Whether it's milk expressed by hand or milk extracted by a breast pump, it must be stored in dedicated storage bottles or storage bags. It cannot simply be poured into the regular bottles the baby usually drinks from, as professional storage bottles not only allow for refrigeration but also prevent further spoilage due to cold storage. Express once and store once. The above advice is for the question "Why does the baby need to stay in the hospital under blue light? How should breast milk be stored?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!