I have a question from a mom regarding soapy smelling stored (in this case
refridgerated) breastmilk.  I remember reading htat this has something to
do with a fat-digesting enzyme, and that scalding the milk will  prevent
the development of the smell (baby rejects the milk that smells this way).
It only happens sporadically, though, and mom is concerned about scalding
all pumped breastmilk (does it lose nutritive value?) just to prevent the
occasional soapy smell.  She is equally concerned about discarding milk,
though.  Can anyone shed more light on what exactly is going on here, the
cause, the prevention mechanism (I asume scalding right after pumping is
necessary, and that scalding after the smell is detected will not eliminate
the problem after the fact?), and any other information that might be helpful?

Much appreciated!  I serached the archives but got no hits . ..

Lyla W.
La Leche League Leader - Oakland/Berkeley
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