Expressing advice

Laurenmomma · Mar 8th, 2012, 09:25 AM

I'm starting to express for when I need to go out or if I'm goin somewher n can't feed ds myself

Iv been storing in bags n putting in freezer but wondering how much or how many times i should express in a day so I don't damage my supply for now?

Iv just expressed from one boob n got 4ozs quite quick but wondered whether to pump the other boob as I no I can get more but obviously still want milk ther for his next feed?
He feeds every 2 hours so don't no how long it takes to build back up? x

Leopard · Mar 8th, 2012, 11:32 AM

If you don't plan on expressing full time just do it after a feed

Laurenmomma · Mar 8th, 2012, 15:24 PM

Thank you, he seems to be feeding ok so think il just express once or twice a day til I build a stash up!

Do u no if I was to defrost milk in fridge then put in bottle how Long is it good for? Say if I go out would it need to be a certain temp? And if I give ds some n he dusnt have it all does the rest have to be binned straight away? X

jeanniepresto · Mar 8th, 2012, 20:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurenmomma

Thank you, he seems to be feeding ok so think il just express once or twice a day til I build a stash up!

Do u no if I was to defrost milk in fridge then put in bottle how Long is it good for? Say if I go out would it need to be a certain temp? And if I give ds some n he dusnt have it all does the rest have to be binned straight away? X

I think once you thaw breast milk it is good up to 6 hours .. i think google it and get a forsure answer on that . i pump at least once or twice a day and my baby is three weeks old sat. and i already have almost 50 bags of breast milk lol some have 3 oz in it up to 7 or 8 oz so when i do decide to stop bf ill still have some for him for a while lol ,..... i ususally let him eat from a bottle at least once or twice a day also just to get him use to it u never know what will happen and he needs to eat from bottle just incase ...

Laurenmomma · Mar 8th, 2012, 21:31 PM

Wow 50 bags il jealous!!! How do u find time to pump!!!

cutie4evr01 · Mar 9th, 2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurenmomma

Thank you, he seems to be feeding ok so think il just express once or twice a day til I build a stash up!

Do u no if I was to defrost milk in fridge then put in bottle how Long is it good for? Say if I go out would it need to be a certain temp? And if I give ds some n he dusnt have it all does the rest have to be binned straight away? X

Once the milk is thawed it's good for 24 hours in the fridge or 1-2 hours at room temp. If you are going to be out all day with it, I would store it in a cool bag with ice pack until you get ready to use it. Freshly pumped BM is ok at room temp for about 6 hours.

You are supposed to throw away any milk that LO doesn't finish as the bacteria from his mouth can get in the milk. One way to avoid this is to only pour a couple ozs in the bottle at a time so there is less waste. I have actually stuck a bottle LO has drank from back in the fridge to use again at her next feed as long as it's within a couple hours, but this is not advised.

Laurenmomma · Mar 9th, 2012, 13:21 PM

Thanks so much! So if I keep it in the fridge instead of freezer, then I take it out how long is it good for if I go out?

Sorry if I sound daft want to make sure it's right!

grandbleu · Mar 9th, 2012, 14:09 PM

Fresh BM is good for 6 days in the fridge (but I'm always playing it safe so I say 5 days just for good measure)

cutie4evr01 · Mar 9th, 2012, 14:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurenmomma

Thanks so much! So if I keep it in the fridge instead of freezer, then I take it out how long is it good for if I go out?

Sorry if I sound daft want to make sure it's right!

I'm not too sure about this one actually. I imagine it's probably ok for a few hours, but I'd probably stick it with an ice pack if you're not going to use it within 2 hours or so just to be on the safe side.

cheese lover · Mar 9th, 2012, 18:09 PM

If its bad you'll know by smelling it. Breastmilk doesn't have much of a smell.
At one point I had over 300 oz in the fridge. I'm actually having a hard time using it all.

Mar 8th, 2012, 09:25 AM	#1
Laurenmomma Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,462	Expressing advice I'm starting to express for when I need to go out or if I'm goin somewher n can't feed ds myself Iv been storing in bags n putting in freezer but wondering how much or how many times i should express in a day so I don't damage my supply for now? Iv just expressed from one boob n got 4ozs quite quick but wondered whether to pump the other boob as I no I can get more but obviously still want milk ther for his next feed? He feeds every 2 hours so don't no how long it takes to build back up? x

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Mar 8th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#2
Leopard Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,864	If you don't plan on expressing full time just do it after a feed

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Mar 8th, 2012, 15:24 PM	#3
Laurenmomma Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,462	Thank you, he seems to be feeding ok so think il just express once or twice a day til I build a stash up! Do u no if I was to defrost milk in fridge then put in bottle how Long is it good for? Say if I go out would it need to be a certain temp? And if I give ds some n he dusnt have it all does the rest have to be binned straight away? X

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Laurenmomma Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,462	Wow 50 bags il jealous!!! How do u find time to pump!!!

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Mar 9th, 2012, 13:21 PM	#7
Laurenmomma Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,462	Thanks so much! So if I keep it in the fridge instead of freezer, then I take it out how long is it good for if I go out? Sorry if I sound daft want to make sure it's right!

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grandbleu Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: France for the moment Posts: 3,093	Fresh BM is good for 6 days in the fridge (but I'm always playing it safe so I say 5 days just for good measure)

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cheese lover Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, US Posts: 2,047	If its bad you'll know by smelling it. Breastmilk doesn't have much of a smell. At one point I had over 300 oz in the fridge. I'm actually having a hard time using it all.

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