Patient's question:
My daughter is two months old. Previously, she was exclusively breastfed for one and a half months, but I noticed she wasn't getting enough. She would eat for a few seconds and then fall asleep, only to get hungry again very soon. This made the adults tired and the child still not well-fed. Now, I express the milk to feed her at fixed times and in fixed amounts, but I'm not sure if the nutrition will be compromised after expressing and reheating the milk for her.Doctor's answer:
Hello, I'm glad to help you with your question: You can put the expressed milk in the refrigerator first to chill it. This way, when the baby drinks it during the day, you need to take it out and warm it up. Make sure it's well heated, otherwise the baby may have diarrhea after drinking it. It's okay as long as it doesn't exceed 12 hours. Shake it well before giving it to the baby. Try not to leave it for too long, otherwise it will affect the nutrients in the milk. When warming it up, it's best to use hot water to heat it.