Patient's question:
I am a mom who produces a lot of milk, and the baby never finishes it, wasting a lot of it. What can be done with the leftover breast milk?Doctor's answer:
When unable to store breast milk outdoors, if you don't want to drink it yourself, you can only discard it. Thawed breast milk that the baby hasn't finished drinking should not be refrozen or given to the baby again. Breast milk that has been left out for too long can easily spoil. If there is excess milk, drinking it is also a good option. Since breast milk is rich in nutrients, discarding it is really a waste. As long as you don't mind the smell of breast milk, just drink it. It can also be used to make a face mask.