Patient's question:
Can frozen breast milk be combined with freshly expressed breast milk? I expressed some milk in the evening and put it in the fridge. Can I express more after a few hours?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if frozen breast milk is first thawed in cold water and then heated through a water bath, once heated and not consumed, it cannot be refrigerated again and should be discarded. Patients generally need to gently shake it after heating to ensure it is well-mixed before feeding. It can be fed to the infant. Breast milk contains a lot of fat, so after heating, it should be gently shaken to mix it evenly before feeding. The lid should also not be tightened too tightly to prevent freezing and expansion during storage.