Kathleen,
According to my resources, freshly expressed breast milk may be stored in
the refrigerator (4*C or lower) for 3-5 days. This is the guides we use in
our area.
References:
Barger J, Bull P, 1987, 'A comparison of bacterial composition of breast
milk stored at room temperature and stored in the refrigerator'
Int J Childbirth Ed, 2: 29-30

Nwanko M U et al, 1988, 'Bacterial Growth in expressed breast milk' Ann Trop
Pediatr, 8: 92-95

Pittard W B et al, 1985, 'Bacteriostatic qualities of breast milk' Am J Dis
Child 141: 111-12
These guidelines appear in our National Health and Medical Research Council
Infant feeding Guidelines for Health Workers, 1998.

Hope this helps,
Susan in Qld, Australia

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