Patient's question:
Sister-in-law just had a baby three months ago and is about to start working. She wants to store breast milk for the baby. I'd like to ask how long breast milk collected from the pump can generally be stored and if there are any precautions to take?Doctor's answer:
Many working mothers are now storing breast milk. If you choose to store it, you can freeze it, which can be kept for about half a year. However, it is important to pay attention to the temperature and hygiene of the refrigerator. Additionally, breast milk frozen for storage needs to be placed in the refrigerator to thaw before feeding, then warmed with a milk warmer before consumption.Do not forget to avoid adding juice or even milk to frozen breast milk, as this can greatly affect the nutritional active components of the breast milk, and the baby may easily experience discomfort such as diarrhea after consuming it.