Patient's question:
Because the baby doesn't finish the milk, I usually express it out. How long can the expressed breast milk last in an air-conditioned environment at 28 degrees?Doctor's answer:
The International Breastfeeding Association, based on years of research, has listed the following schedule for breast milk storage:Room temperature storage:
Colostrum (milk expressed within 6 days postpartum) -- 27-32°C room temperature, can be stored for 12 hours.
Mature milk (milk expressed after 6 days postpartum) --
15°C room temperature, can be stored for 24 hours.
19-22°C room temperature, can be stored for 10 hours.
25°C room temperature, can be stored for 6 hours.
Refrigerator storage:
0-4°C refrigeration, can be stored for 8 days.
Freezer storage:
If the refrigerator has a small freezer compartment.