Patient's question:
My baby is six months old now, and I need to go back to work. There's no other choice but to express milk in advance and feed it to her when she gets hungry. I'd like to know how long breast milk can stay at room temperature (around 22℃) for now?Doctor's answer:
According to the description, at room temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, breast milk can be stored for 8 hours. It does not need to be disinfected within this 8-hour period. It is important to note that breast milk should not be stored in high-temperature environments of 37℃ or above, as it may spoil and become undrinkable. Generally, the lower the temperature, the longer the storage time. At -18℃, breast milk can be stored for up to half a year. Before feeding the baby, warm the stored breast milk to around 38℃ with lukewarm water, slightly higher than human body temperature.