| QUESTION: | | I am very surprised to learn that I can only store refrigerated ebm to up to 48 hours. I remember gotten the information from a pre-natal class that I can store refrigerated ebm to up to 7 days. |
| | ANSWER: | | 48 hours is a very conservative guideline taking into account Singapore's weather. In practice, most women find their milk can keep longer. I have not heard of anyone here storing their milk for 7 days, however. If you really want, you can do a simple experiment with a small amount of milk. You will know when your milk turns bad - the smell is unmistakable. |
| | Please note that this information is for personal use only and is provided based on the limited information from your email. It is private and confidential and is provided by volunteer counsellors, who are not medical professionals but have breastfed their children. Please do not distribute or disseminate to third parties or alter the information. It is the property of the Breastfeeding Mothers' Support Group (Singapore). If you are in doubt or have any difficulty, please consult a lactation consultant or a health professional with an interest in breastfeeding. |
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