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Re: Storage of breastmilk: Advice needed
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"Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 26 May 1998 21:52:35 -0400
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Sue,
The 5-8 day storage time was determined by research that showed this was
safe, and bacterial growth was not a concern within this time frame.
But this storage time is usually for healthy, term infants.  NICU's are
more conservative, usually keeping freshly expressed milk for 48 hours.
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  New York City  mailto:[log in to unmask]

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