I just opened the ILCA Globe to review the 2012 AAP statement and found this sentence:
"New data suggest that mother’s own milk can be stored at refrigerator temperature (4°C) in the NICU for as long as 96 hours. Data on thawing, warming, and prolonged storage need updating."
In our NICU, we have the protocol of 48 hours for refrigerated milk. Wondering if anyone else is using the 4-day guideline as stated in the AAP?
Thanks,
Brenda Phipps, BS, IBCLC
***********************************************
Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome