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Subject:	Re: Warming breastmilk in a Level 3 NICU?
From:	Rod & Joy Kahler <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:08:10 -0800
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Debbie:
I do not know of a specific study (although I could probably find one if need be - I'm a research DORK!!)....I do however, know that Paula Meier (@ Rush in Chicago, IL) heads up a lactation program for the NICU there and I'm sure something from her site or contacting her directly would be helpful...just my thoughts I also know that the BAB (from LLL on pg. 232 3rd revised edition) states that human milk should be thawed under cool running water and gradually adding warmer water to the container until the milk comes to temp...then states "Human milk should not be heated in a microwave oven, as valuable components of the milk will be destroyed if it is heated over 130 degrees F (55 degrees C)..." I know they aren't using a microwave oven but 130 degrees F would be a dead give away as a warning of a temperature to AVOID and not go above.....so if they understand the concept of "tempering" (as in with cooking) they could apply this same concept to the water for heating human
milk. Hope that's helpful
Joy Kahler
LLLL in Wyoming, USA
"Costello, Deborah H" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I work at a hospital with a Level 3 NICU. Some of the nurses are warming
breastmilk up by using the hot water from a hot water machine that heats
water for tea and hot chocolate. This water gets to the temperature of
178 degrees F. My question is there research out giving what is too hot
of water to warm breastmilk.
I am new to this hospital and want to give the staff standards with
research.
Warmly, Debbie Costello

Debbie Costello RN, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
Women's & Childrens Services
101 East Wood Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-560-2297 Fax 864-560-7352
Cell 864-444-3142

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