We always have a supply of milk for our babies. We are one of the few established milk banks left in the country. The milk needs to be kept at 0 degrees in a NON frost free freezer. It can be kept for one year from the date of collection. We heat treat our milk in 2 oz and 4 oz containers. The premi milk is done in 2 oz containers. Once the milk is thawed it is good for 24 hours. We do have a procedure and consent forms. We also have a written information sheet for the parents to read before they sign the consent. Darlene Breed, BSN, RN, IBCLC Worcester, MA (USA) On Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:43:10 -0500 "Carla D'Anna" <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Does anyone keep a stock of frozen donor milk on site for use during >the >first few days of life while mom and baby are still hospitalized after >birth? I'm thinking of those times when there is a medical indication >for supplementation. > >What would be involved in this? >I can think of only: >1) a freezer with appropriate monitoring of temperature >2) permits to use the donor milk >3) acquisition of the donor milk from an established milk bank >4) information to present to staff and parents on this as a preferred >method of feeding (#3) over formula (#4) >5) information on the safety of donor milk >6) policy for use of donor milk > >How long can donor milk be stored frozen and what is the preferred >temperature? > >Can it be obtained in individually frozen 1/2 to 1 ounce portions? >I'm >thinking most often 10 - 30 ml is all that is needed for most newborn >medical indications. > >How long can refrigerated, previously frozen donor milk be saved for >use. > >-- >Carla D'Anna, RN, IBCLC hospital based LC >from Maryland, just north of Washington, DC >mailto:[log in to unmask] > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]