How long to keep breastmilk in fridge?

[JellyBean]

Can anyone tell me what the maximum rec time is for leaving expressed breastmilk in the fridge?? Can it be kept in the fridge a couple of days or does it need to be put in the freezer? Also, What impact does storing breastmilk in the fridge/freezer have on the quality of the milk? I'm assuming the sooner it is consumed the better...?
Thanks.

[MantaRay]

JB, it can last in the fridge for up to 3 days. I used to freeze anything that wasn't going to be used within 24 hours though. Always keep it in the coldest part of the fridge - ie the back. I don't think freezing has a significant effect on the quality. Most of the EBM I've ever used was frozen, so I wouldn't worry too much.

I also froze EBM in 40 - 60 ml batches. It takes up more room that way but reduces the wastage. I hated tipping EBM down the sink bcos DS hadn't drunk all that I had warmed up.

[JellyBean]

Thanks Mantaray!! I'd hate any EBM to go to waste either- I find it alot harder to express milk than I do breastfeeding...