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Providing exclusive breastfeeding is a mandatory priority for mothers. This is because breast milk is the primary nutritional intake for your little one during the early phases of their life. If it cannot be given directly, breast milk can be pumped and stored beforehand. But the question then arises, how long does breast milk last after being pumped?

Pumping breast milk and storing it is an alternative chosen by many people to continue providing the best nutrition for their little one. However, it must be understood that breast milk has limited durability and must be stored in the proper way.

How Long Does Breast Milk Last After Being Pumped?

Breast milk has a very dense nutritional content. After being pumped, breast milk should not be immediately stored in the freezer because this can actually damage the nutritional content within it. Extreme temperature changes trigger this.

The same thing applies in reverse when breast milk is removed from the freezer. It is better for the breast milk not to be immediately taken out and thawed at room temperature.

Then, what is the correct way to store breast milk and how long is its shelf life?

Freshly pumped breast milk should be left at room temperature for a moment. Only after that can the breast milk be stored or given to your little one. Simply put, the shelf life of breast milk based on how it is stored is as follows.

• At room temperature, around 25 degrees Celsius, breast milk can last up to 4 hours after being pumped
• If stored in a cooler box, breast milk can last up to 24 hours
• When stored in a refrigerator, breast milk can last around 4 to 5 days
• When stored in a freezer at a temperature below 0 degrees Celsius, its shelf life can reach 6 to 12 months
• Breast milk that has been thawed and left at room temperature has a shelf life of 1 to 2 hours
• Breast milk that has been thawed and placed in a refrigerator has a shelf life of up to 24 hours

With this simple information, mothers can better understand the shelf life of breast milk and usage recommendations. Naturally, this is with the note that the breast milk is pumped using the proper equipment and methods, and stored in high-quality storage with high standards.

How to Maintain Breast Milk Quality so It Remains Good When Stored

Actually, there are several ways that mothers can use to store breast milk so that it remains high-quality even for a long time.

1. Hygiene

Ensure that your hands and all storage and breast pump equipment are completely hygienic. Clean your hands and equipment before pumping and storing breast milk, and try to keep them sterile before use.

After use, clean them again using the proper method and dry them before storing. Simply put, this is intended so that there is no contamination in the breast milk that will be given to your little one.

2. Appropriate Containers

A brief mention was made in the previous section regarding appropriate containers. Yes, mothers must ensure that the containers used to store breast milk have high standards and are high-quality, so that they can guarantee the quality of the breast milk while it is stored.

Avoid storing breast milk in used bottles or plastic bags used to store various other household needs.

3. First In First Out

Sounds straightforward, mothers should use this method to store and retrieve breast milk from storage. This means that the breast milk that is stored first is the first one given to your little one.

Provide a label and information on the time the breast milk entered storage. By doing this, mothers will not mistakenly take the wrong breast milk from storage.

4. Proper Storage Temperature

Ensure that mothers store breast milk at the right temperature. As mentioned earlier, storage temperature will affect the shelf life of the stored breast milk. After knowing how long breast milk lasts after being pumped and stored, mothers can be wiser in setting the right storage temperature.

5. Separate Fresh and Frozen Breast Milk

With this simple method, mothers can maintain the quality of the breast milk so it remains good and its shelf life is optimal. Combining the two in the same storage medium can have an adverse effect and is not recommended.

Hegen Product Recommendations, Reliable for Mothers and Little Ones

Hegen itself has product recommendations that mothers can rely on for breast pumping and storage matters. You can see these products in the points below.

1. Hegen Express-Store-Feed Starter Kit

As a manual breast pump product offered by Hegen, the design and materials used have been calculated in such a way for the mother's comfort when using it. With a unique shape, mother's comfort is Hegen's priority in pumping breast milk, without disregarding protection for the quality of the pumped breast milk.

The suction power can also be adjusted, so it feels more natural.

2. Hegen Double Electric Breast Pump

There is also an electric breast pump variant available that can be used easily. The presence of an automatic module that can be adjusted helps mothers get a better experience, with personalized settings that can be customized.

With a compact size and many features embedded, this product helps mothers pump breast milk without obstacles.

3. Various Breast Milk Storage

Hegen also provides various high-quality breast milk storage products that are guaranteed reliable for use. Available in various sizes, storage from Hegen also has high product quality standards and guarantees protection for the breast milk stored within it.

After understanding how long breast milk lasts after being pumped and stored properly, it is time for mothers to use the right equipment for this matter. Hegen products are also made from PPSU or Polyphenylsulfone material with FDA standards, which combines the advantages of glass and lightweight plastic, is BPA-free, and has good resistance to temperature. Available in various product packages and individual units, mothers can obtain high-quality products from Hegen on its official website or by visiting Hegen's official sales points directly.

References:

1. Klik Dokter. Reasons Why Expressed Breast Milk Should Not Be Immediately Stored in the Freezer. https://www.klikdokter.com/ibu-anak/ibu-menyusui/alasan-mengapa-asi-perah-tak-boleh-langsung-disimpan-di-freezer
2. Ibu & Balita. How Many Hours Does Breast Milk Last at Room Temperature? Here Is the Answer. https://www.ibudanbalita.com/artikel/asi-bertahan-berapa-jam
3. Prenagen. 6 Ways to Store Expressed Breast Milk to Keep It Fresh & Lasting. https://www.prenagen.com/id/cara-menyimpan-asi
4. Johnson’s. 5 Ways to Store Breast Milk so Its Quality Remains Good. https://www.johnsonsbaby.co.id/masa-menyusui/5-cara-menyimpan-asi-agar-kualitasnya-tetap-baik