Patient's question:
I store breast milk in my home refrigerator, which also contains my family's food and vegetables. When the child is ready to eat, should I boil it first or just warm it with water? Does boiling cause nutrient loss?Doctor's answer:
Breast milk can be consumed after being warmed in the refrigerator, but the premise is that the breast milk should not be stored for too long, and the warming method must be correct.Storage in the refrigerator: 0–4°C for 8 days.
Storage in the refrigerator: The same as storage in the freezer.
To thaw breast milk in the refrigerator, first rinse the sealed bag with cold water, then gradually add hot water until the breast milk is completely thawed and reaches a suitable feeding temperature. Do not warm breast milk directly with a stove or microwave, as this will destroy the nutrients in the breast milk.