How do I reheat the refrigerated or frozen breast milk?
Milk that has been frozen or refrigerated can be reheated to room temperature by putting it in a cup of hot water or in a bottle warmer. Refrigerated milk may take about 5 minutes to reheat and frozen milk may take about 20 minutes. Frozen milk left in the refrigerator to thaw takes approximately 12 hours. Never microwave frozen or refrigerated breast milk. This will destroy some of the beneficial properties of the milk. In addition, microwaved milk may be unevenly heated which could be potentially dangerous to the newborn. Milk that has been defrosted may appear layered due to the fact that the fat content will rise to the top. You may want to mix the milk by shaking before feeding to the baby. Where do I get further information on storing pumped milk? The La Leche League has a website that reviews storage guidelines. Guidelines may vary depending upon the lactation consultant. Also, the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is a non-profit organization that sets st
