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10. Breast Milk Storage Guidelines
10. Storing breast milk
Room
Temperature
60°F to 77°F
(16° C to 25° C)
Breast Milk
Thawed in the
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
39°F (4°C)
or colder
Freezer
0°F (-18°C)
or colder
Storage Guidelines for Freshly Expressed Breast Milk
(For Healthy Term Babies)
Up to 4 hours
is best
*Up to 6 hours
for milk
expressed
under very
clean
conditions
Up to 3 days
is best
*Up to 5 days
for milk
expressed
under very
clean
conditions
Up to 6 months
is best
*Up to 9 months
for milk
expressed
under very
clean
conditions
At room
temperature:
Up to 2 hours
Refrigerator:
Up to 24 hours
DO NOT
REFREEZE
Referencias: www.BreastmilkGuidelines.com
*Guidelines for expressing milk under very clean conditions:
• Before expressing milk, wash your hands with soap and water or use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Pump parts, bottles and pumping area must be clean.
• Breasts and nipples do not need to be washed before pumping. These
guidelines for storage and thawing of breast milk are a recommendation.
Contact your lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist for further
information.
For additional breast milk collection and storage information, please visit:
www.BreastmilkGuidelines.com
