Does anyone keep a stock of frozen donor milk on site for use during the
first few days of life while mom and baby are still hospitalized after
birth?  I'm thinking of those times when there is a medical indication
for supplementation.

What would be involved in this?
I can think of only:
1) a freezer with appropriate monitoring of temperature
2) permits to use the donor milk
3) acquisition of the donor milk from an established milk bank
4) information to present to staff and parents on this as a preferred
method of feeding (#3) over formula (#4)
5) information on the safety of donor milk
6) policy for use of donor milk

How long can donor milk be stored frozen and what is the preferred
temperature?

Can it be obtained in individually frozen 1/2 to 1 ounce portions?  I'm
thinking most often 10 - 30 ml is all that is needed for most newborn
medical indications.

How long can refrigerated, previously frozen donor milk be saved for
use.

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Carla D'Anna, RN, IBCLC hospital based LC
from Maryland, just north of Washington, DC
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