How to thaw breast milk?

Storing breast milk is very practical and in several situations it is convenient to have such an option available. Sometimes it is necessary for health reasons on the part of the mother or the baby, when breastfeeding is not possible. So having stored milk in the freezer is often priceless. In addition, storing breast milk has the advantage that your partner can also feed the baby during your absence. All you have to do is heat the milk properly and the baby will have its nutrition taken care of. Some mothers pump or pump their milk into a supply even if they do not want to breastfeed their baby in public or in case there is a lactation crisis and a lack of milk.

You can store breast milk in the refrigerator , but only for a short time. At a temperature of up to +4 °C , approximately 72 hours (3 days). On the contrary, storing breast milk in the freezer can be of a longer-term nature. At a temperature of around -15°C to -18°C, you can safely store breast milk for 3 to 6 months , at a temperature of -20°C up to around 6-12 months . And how to thaw breast milk?

The safest procedure is gradual thawing in the refrigerator. So you take the milk in a container or bag out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator. The thawing process should take 12 to 24 hours. The second proven option is to thaw breast milk under running warm water or in a water bath with a maximum temperature of 37 °C . Today, it is also possible to purchase electric breast milk heaters with a defrosting function. After thawing, milk can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours. Re-freezing is not suitable. The consistency, taste and smell of milk may be different after thawing. It is the action of enzymes. However, its nutritional value does not change significantly.

Defrosting in the refrigerator is also recommended by mothers in discussions. Some thawed it at room temperature, but that didn't work, or in a water bath. You don't have to worry if the milk smells a little after thawing, the reason is the fats it contains.

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