In a message dated 97-02-09 12:26:07 EST, you write:

>BAsically the question I need to address is whether
>milk stored at the warmer temps. in the storage guidelines can then be
>frozen or refrigerated and if so how long.

Hi Netters,

I will take you back to the study Jan Barger and I did "A Comparison of the
Bacterial Composition of Breast Milk Stored at Room Temperature and Stored in
the Refrigerator".  Some of the cultures I had in the refrigerator had higher
bacterial levels than those at room temp.  I would conclude one could have
milk stored at room temp. for several hrs. and still refrigerate or freeze
the milk and use the usual CSF guidelines. (that is for normal newborns)  It
is very important to stress the importance of washing hands well before
collection of milk.  There is presently no research done on this.  If only I
could break away from this mess in my office, I would love to begin doing
studies on CSF that I have been wanting to do for years.  Hopefully soon.
 Please e-mail me Netters, on important factors you would like to see be
included  in the study.
"...The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions
and not on our circumstances."  --Martha Washington
Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection, Medela, Inc
Naperville, IL