Storing breast milk question

[Charlotte91]

You have to freeze it within 24 hours. Well, thats what Royal Children's told me.
After its been defrosted it needs to be used within 12 hours. And can't be re-frozen.

[Starfish]

You could check out the ABA website - they have a lot of information about expressing and storing breastmilk. You could also call them on 1800 MUM 2 MUM and they can answer any questions that you may have.

Also - what the others said - it is completely normal for BM to separate, so from the sounds of things you did nothing wrong. GL.

[Starfish]

RE what to freeze it in. You can buy some special bags for storing EBM from chemists, but I find that an ice cube tray with a lid is easiest - you can them defrost one ice cube at a time as necessary.

[Barb Glare]

Hi,

Breastmilk lasts for 3-5 days in the fridge and up to 3 mnths in the freezer part of the fridge. (12mnths in deep freez)
As others have identified, it's normal for it to separate - the "cream" rises to the top and often forms little blobs

[Charlotte91]

Hi,

Breastmilk lasts for 3-5 days in the fridge and up to 3 mnths in the freezer part of the fridge. (12mnths in deep freez)
As others have identified, it's normal for it to separate - the "cream" rises to the top and often forms little blobs

I was told this, but also told that after 24 hours the 'goodness' in the milk starts to leave. So, although it lasts that long, its ideal to freeze it as soon as possible.
In fact, RCH (royal children's hospital) wouldn't take my milk if it wasn't frozen within 24 hours.

[Charlotte91]

At Bendigo SCN, I was given jars that looked exactly like urine jars from the dr!!! Hilarious, but worked well when I wasn't expressing alot.