Question
My baby is undergoing blue light therapy and is in the hospital. How should I store breast milk to avoid waste? Can I temporarily store a small amount of breast milk extracted each time with a breast pump at room temperature of 23 degrees, or do I need to refrigerate it immediately after each pumping? Why does the baby seem to have a lot of milk when breastfeeding, but the amount extracted with the breast pump is less?
Answer
Whether expressed by hand or collected using a breast pump, breast milk must be stored in dedicated milk storage containers and should not be placed in ordinary formula bottles. Professional milk storage containers not only allow for refrigeration but also prevent spoilage due to refrigeration. Breast milk should be refrigerated immediately after expression. These are the suggestions for the question ‘Breast Milk Storage During Baby’s Hospitalization for Blue Light Therapy’. I hope this helps, and wish you health!