Can I add freshly expressed breast milk to frozen breast milk?
No, put the fresh milk in the fridge until it is cold and then add it. Adding it while it is warm will melt some of the frozen milk may allow bacteria to grow. Top 2) If I drink alcohol how long do I have to wait before breastfeeding? The general rule is 2 hours per standard drink. It works the same as your blood alcohol level. Top 3) When I drink alcohol do I need to express before I breastfeed to get rid of the alcohol? No, alcohol in your breast milk works much the same as alcohol in your blood, you can’t express it out. You simply have to wait for it to wear off. Top 4) My baby sleeps through the night, will this effect my milk supply? Some mums find that their milk supply does suffer if their baby begins to sleep through the night. Others find that their body just balances it all out, so that it makes the newer or lesser amount that their baby is demanding. You can always express once a night or offer your baby more feeds during the day if it is a concern for you. Top 5) Will alco
