Does anyone have references that will guide us on the “shelf life” of frozen breastmilk for use in a milk bank. I have looked in the archives and links but still have not found the answer to our question. We know breastmilk can stay frozen for 6 months – 1 year at -25°C but is that in total (unpasteurised then pasteurised) or can you keep for 6 months – 1 year unpasteurised , then pasteurise and keep for another 6 months – 1 year at - 25°C before using it? I understand the loss of some very important properties within breastmilk but compared to formula for preemies still way better. Linda Glynn [log in to unmask] IBCLC, Cape Town South Africa *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome