Welcome to The National University Hospital : Breastfeeding


	Label the name, date and time of expression of breast milk.






	Freshly expressed breast milk kept in the general compartment of the fridge at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius should be used within 48 hours.






	Breast milk kept in the freezer which has a separate door, should be used within 3 months.

Thawing of frozen expressed breast milk

A bottle of frozen expressed breast milk can be thawed in the fridge by placing it in a cup filled with water at room temperature. (Indicate the date and time that the milk is taken out from the freezer and placed in the general compartment of the fridge. Use this milk in 24 hours.)

Warming up of expressed breast milk

	For immediate use, you can thaw a bottle of frozen or chilled expressed milk by placing it in a mug of warm water.
	Test the temperature of the milk before feeding.
	Discard any unused remainder.
	Do not boil or microwave the milk.

	Breastfeeding
	Preparation And Strategy For Breastfeeding
	Working And Breastfeeding
	Storage, Thawing And Warming Up Of Expressed Breast Milk
	Support After Discharge

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