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7. Storage of breast milk
When your pumping session is over store your milk safely in a milk bottle or bag. Label it with date and
time and immediately place in a refrigerator, freezer or cool bag.
You can store breast milk in the following ways*:
Location of storage Temperature
Maximum recommended storage duration
Room temperature
16–29 °C
(60–85 °F)
3–4 hours optimal
6–8 hours acceptable under very clean conditions
Refrigerator
≤4 °C (39 °F)
72 hours optimal
5–8 days under very clean conditions
Freezer
<-17 °C (0 °F)
6 months optimal
12 months acceptable
* ABM Clinical Protocol # 8: Human Milk Storage Information for Home Use for Full-Term Infants.
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, 2010
8. Troubleshooting
Weak or no vacuum:
• Ensure that the pumpset has been correctly assembled and is not damaged.
• Check and make sure the lip valve is intact with
no sign of damage and is not stuck together.
• Check whether the smooth side of the flexible
membrane pot is facing outwards and is not
damaged.
• Check whether the tube connector is closed
when using a single pumpset.
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