Storing Human Milk

At room Temperature

10 hours at 66-72 degrees Fahrenheit

Cooler with frozen ICE packs

24 hours at 60 degrees Fahrenheit

Refrigerator

8 days at 32-39 degrees Fahrenheit

Freezer

6-12 Months 0 degrees Fahrenheit

Thawed Human milk

Save in refrigerator and use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze.

Milk remaining in a bottle after feeding

Use for the next feeding only, otherwise discard.

Source

La Leche League International

From NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 24 No. 4, July-August 2007, pp. 168-9

Pumping To Increase Milk Supply

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Medela Recall

Information

Medela

Breastpump Voluntary Recall

Medela, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of a limited number of Pump In Style Advanced breastpumps. There are no safety issues associated with this recall. The pumps affected by this recall were manufactured between February 10, 2010 and March 3, 2010 and were shipped between February 10, 2010 and April 30, 2010. If you have a Pump In Style Advanced that exhibits the following signs, you can receive a replacement unit:

• The pump will not turn on,
• The pump turns off on its own,
• The pump reduces or loses suction during the pumping process, or
• The pump is making a clicking noise.

Click here for more information.

Maternity & Nursing Bras: What to Buy and When

Moms need new bras at various stages while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Nature keeps moms on their toes with all the body changes during pregnancy and after giving birth.

Let Babyology help you prepare for and cope with the stages.

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Help Your Baby Take a Bottle

Nine steps to try with nursing babies.

Babyology recommends introducing your baby to a bottle between six and 12 weeks, if you need to supplement nursing.

If you offer the bottle too soon, it may interfere with breastfeeding. After 12 weeks, the baby may refuse the bottle. If your baby needs encouraging, try some or all of the following.

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Caring For Your Nursing Bras

Nursing your baby is one of the most economical contributions you can offer your family. Now, you want to make the most of the savings. Investing in good nursing bras and caring for them properly will give your family even more savings.

Most bras need to be hand washed or washed separately on the delicate cycle. If you happen to own a wash machine with a hand wash cycle or extra delicate cycle, can be very handy. To extend the life of your bras even more, ALWAYS hang to dry. Placing your bras in a dryer will wear them out very fast.

If you are using washable nursing pads, it’s a good idea to care for them just as carefully. Follow the washing instructions on your bras and pads to get the most wear as possible.
 

Are you at risk for developing Mastitis?

Survey the symptoms and take action to head off a nasty infection.

Mastitis can progress quickly, sending you on a trip to the hospital.

If you are experiencing any of the following accompanied by a fever, headache, and body aches, contact your physician immediately.

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