Patient's question:
Because I am working now and quite busy, I don't have time to go home to feed the milk. How long can breast milk last in a refrigerator at 5 degrees Celsius?Doctor's answer:
Expressed breast milk can be stored for 8 days at temperatures between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius. If the refrigerator's refrigeration temperature cannot be guaranteed to remain within this range, it is best to keep it within 24 hours, especially during hot summer months. Women who are breastfeeding may sometimes experience milk accumulation. If milk accumulates for a long time, it can lead to reduced milk production. In such cases, it is necessary to promptly express the milk and empty the breasts, which helps to continue breastfeeding.