I have been wondering about the cellular components in frozen bm.  It would
seem to me that the live cells in breastmilk would die during the
freeze/thaw process....

Marge Yeager, BS, LE


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> Date:    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:01:29 +0300
> From:    Wendy Blumfield <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: LACTNET Digest - 7 Sep 2008 to 8 Sep 2008 (#2008-926)
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> I understand that frozen breast milk, whatever the duration frozen, is
> preferable to formula, but there have been studies (I have written about
> this previously) showing that antioxydents are reduced when milk is frozen.
> So when I counsel women returning to work I encourage them to pump
> sufficient to keep themselves a couple of days ahead of their work-time so
> that milk can be refrigerated rather than frozen.  Obviously if they have a
> surplus or there are special circumstances when they are travelling or
> needing medical treatment that interrupts regular breastfeeding, I would
> suggest keeping a reserve in the freezer.
> But I am surprised that all the official guidelines do not recognise the
> antioxydent issue.
> Wendy Blumfield
> NCT ANT Tutor/BFC
> Israel Childbirth Education Centre

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