How Do You Thaw Frozen Breast Milk?
Oftentimes nursing mothers will freeze their breast milk so that the infant can still receive the benefits of breast milk when the mother is away. Thawing frozen breast milk is simple as long as the proper protocol is followed. First take a really good look at the frozen milk. It may be slightly yellow or blue in color- this is normal. You need to look out for freezer burn, which makes the milk look slightly chalky. The milk may be stored in a bag or a glass or plastic container. Instructions for both are given below. The bowl you will be using will be slightly wider than the container which is holding the frozen milk. Fill the bowl with really warm water. The water should not burn you when you put your hand under it. The water should feel like a really warm shower or bath. Be sure when you fill your bowl not to overfill it- you want the top of your milk container to be out of the water by a couple of inches. This makes it easier to get the milk container out of the water. Leave the bo
