hallo julinka,

die milch sollte im kuehlschrank aufgetaut werden, aber wasserbad geht aber auch, wenns mal schnell gehen soll/muss.

halten tut sie sich, nach dem auftauen, maximal 24h, oder die zeit, die noch "uebrig" war vorm einfrieren. d.h. wenn die milch noch 3h im kuehlschrank haltbar gewesen waere, ist sie das nach dem auftauen auch nur noch.

lg madlen

p.s. falls du es noch genauer wissen moechtest ;)

Storing, Freezing and Thawing Expressed Breastmilk

Human milk can be stored in 3 ways.

Whichever method you use, ensure that you label the container with date and time of expression and always use the oldest milk first.

Storage at room temperature (68°F, 20°C max)

Freshly expressed breastmilk can be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 6 hours (The Breast Feeding Network).

Breast milk that has been heated to body temperature (98°F, 37°C) must be used within an hour.

Storage in a refrigerator

Breast milk can be stored in a fridge with a temperature of between +2-4°C for up to 5 days (Unicef).

Breast milk can be stored in a fridge with a temperature of between +5-10°C for up to 3 days. (Breast Feeding Network).

Use a fridge thermometer to check the temperature of your fridge regularly.

Your milk should not be stored in the door of a fridge as the temperature of the expressed breastmilk will fluctuate as the fridge door is opened.

The best place is in a covered drawer in the fridge. You can then ensure that the drawer is only opened when you need to remove or store more breastmilk. Where there is no drawer available, store in the lowest part of the fridge towards the back.

Storage in a freezer/deep freeze

These guidelines DO NOT refer to the small freezer compartment within a standard refrigerator.

If you intend to freeze unused breastmilk, freezing should take place within 24 hours of expressing.

The Breast Feeding Network (BFN) advocates that breastmilk can be stored for up to six months in a freezer that has a constant temperature of -18°C or lower. However, Unicef’s "Breastfeeding Your Baby" document advises that breastmilk can be kept in a freezer for just 3 months.

Defrosting breastmilk

The safest way to defrost is to transfer the breastmilk container to a refrigerator and allow the milk to thaw overnight. If the container remains in the fridge, the milk should be used within 24 hours of thawing (LaLeche).

Frozen breastmilk which has been defrosted outside of the fridge but then placed back in the fridge once in a liquid state should be used within 4 hours (LaLeche).

If defrosted breastmilk is allowed to warm to 'room-temperature' (68°F), it needs to be used immediately (BFN).

Do not use a microwave to defrost breastmilk. Breast milk must never be re-frozen.

Warming the milk

The safest way to warm up your breastmilk is to place the storage bag or bottle into a bowl of warm water, first ensuring that the bag or bottle is properly sealed.

Never use a microwave oven, since microwaving can cause uneven temperatures, including 'hot spots'. In addition, I am unable to find conclusive research on the negative/positive effects of microwaving human breastmilk at this time.

Hygiene

As an associate of a United Kingdom based company, and following local practices, I strongly recommend that breastmilk collection and storage media are sterilised prior to use.

However, opinions vary, and in some regions, washing equipment with warm water and detergent is considered perfectly acceptable. If in any doubt, consult your preferred Healthcare Professional.