These might help.
http://www.llli.org/NB/NBJulAug98p109.html Common Concerns When Storing
Human Milk By Cindy Scott Duke Davis, California, USA From: NEW BEGINNINGS,
Vol. 15 No. 4, July - August 1998, p. 109
http://www.das.psu.edu/dairynutrition/documents/milkflavor.pdf .
On 10/28/06 12:57 PM, "joanne ransom" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello All,
> A mother with 4 month old who is pumping regularly while at work came to me
> with a concern about her milk developing a rancid smell and strongly bitter
> taste. Immediately after pumping, the smell and taste of the milk is
> normal. Mom carefully collected and stored milk for following day and was
> given to childcare provider (sister-in-law). When warmed to give to infant
> sister-in-law noticed a very strong "rancid" smell to the milk, and infant
> subsequently refused the milk. Next day, mother again, carefully collected
> milk into sterilized bottles and appropriate storage bags, and child care
> provider noticed a repeat of the same "strongly Rancid" odor. The mother
> later tasted the milk and she reported a very bitter, repulsive taste.
> History revealed no new medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, dietary
> changes, environmental exposure,etc.. This just occurred over last few days.
> No prior concerns like this.
> Any ideas? Could this be protein breakdown? Am at a loss for a reason for
> this and an archive search did not provide any clues.
> I appreciate any feedback you all may have.
> Thank You!
> Joanne Ransom RN, IBCLC
> Providence Lactation Services
> Newberg, Oregon
>
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