>Hello,
>
>this is my first post. I volunteer to provide
>support to breastfeeding mothers in Montréal
>(Canada) for Nourri-Source. We are paired with
>mothers who request it by the local health
>clinic. I signed up to Lactnet because I've been
>thinking about certification and wanted to get
>to know the community. I've been impressed by
>the quality of info and general etiquette of the
>group. I'm happy to be part of it all!
>
>I have permission by the mother to post this
>question: Her milk goes rancid after approx. 3
>days in the fridge. We think it is due to the
>levels of lipase in the breastmilk. I have
>checked the archives and other sources, but i
>can't find more details on length of time BM
>should be heated, at what temperature, etc, nor
>how to quickly cool down milk before freezing
>(simply turn off heat, in fridge, ???). Also,
>are there any changes in her diet that could
>help? The Mother will be going to work soon and
>would like to continue giving her almost 3 month
>old baby BM.
>
>Extra info: she is storing milk at the back of
>the fridge, and the bottles don't seem to be the
>problem (as a test, she stored water in one for
>several days and there was no smell).
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Celia
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Hi, Celia.
Maybe I am missing something.....why is the breastmilk being heated?
It's not necessary, either before storing it, or before giving it to the baby.
Obviously, frozen milk has to melt (!) before it
can be given to the baby, but this can be done
overnight in the fridge.
If the baby really, really doesn't want it cold,
then the bottle can stand in a jug of hot water
to warm it to body temp.
You seem to be heating milk before storing it, and I don't know why.
Hope this helps.
Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK
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