Do’s and Dont’s of Storing Breast MilkEditor’s Note: This was originally published in March 2014 & has been updated to provide you with the most current content. Fun fact – this was our most popular blog post of 2020! Show WHY IT’S IMPORTANTDid you know, when milk storage bags leak, not only is milk lost in volume but the composition of the milk is changed such as fat, protein, and nutritional content?  Proper milk storage is also a matter of safety, because if your bag has a hole or is not sealed properly it is possible for germs and bacteria to get into the milk. When it comes to milk donation, if storage bags are not properly labeled we will be unable to use the milk for donation. We highly value our milk donors and want them to be confident that all their milk is being used! Bags that are not labeled become a safety concern due to the volume of milk and number of donors we may receive at any given time. The guessing game of “Who’s milk is this?” is not a risk we can take when it comes to feeding our fragile babies. Proper milk storage not only helps us provide safe donor milk for fragile infants, but will also help you know that your own baby is getting the best of your milk. DO’S
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and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Learn more about our guidelines This discussion is archived and locked for posting. See active discussions on Breastfeeding I usually produce 4 to 6 oz. of breast milk in one pumping session. When my husband gives it to my daughter, she'll usually only take 2.5 to 3 oz. at a time. That sometimes means we'll end up wasting milk. My question is how much should I put in a freezer bag? I'll be going back to work in six weeks (when the baby is 14 weeks old). I've been pumping once a day in the morning to build my freezer stash. I don't want to waste breast milk, but I also don't want her to not be getting enough. 20+ Similar Discussions FoundTrending On What to ExpectHow many ounces of breastmilk should you freeze in a bag?It is best to store 4 ounces of breastmilk in each bag, which is enough for a single feeding. Some moms store anywhere from 2 to 6 ounces per bag for different reasons. Since you can't refreeze breastmilk, freezing more than you need in a bag is wasteful.
What quantity should you freeze breastmilk in?Store small amounts to avoid wasting milk that might not be finished. Store in 2 to 4 ounces or the amount offered at one feeding. Leave about one inch of space at the top of the container because breast milk expands as it freezes.
Is it worth freezing 1 oz of breastmilk?According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine the “ability to inhibit bacterial growth is lessened, especially by 24 hours after thawing”. So how much milk should you freeze? Anywhere from 1 to 4 ounces is appropriate.
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