In a message dated 96-12-11 23:35:11 EST, you write: >fresh = >"mature" EBM is better than frozen "mature" EBM, that frozen colostrum = >should be used when available, preferred over fresh "mature" EBM. I = Hi Dani and Lactnetters. We know that any fresh milk is better than any frozen expressed milk. More immunological properties are available with fresh milk. If mom has pumped and froze colostrum, it should be defrosed and given to baby first. Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC The Breastfeeding Connection/ Medela Naperville,IL