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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