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Breast Milk Storage after Pumping
Given the complications and busyness of modern life, expressing breastmilk for storage has become increasingly common. Particularly after maternity leave as women re-enter the workforce, it is common for them to pump and store their breastmilk. How you store breastmilk, however, depends on how you want to use it and when.
What Types Of Containers Should You Use To Store Breastmilk?
There are two common ways to store breastmilk: bottle and bag. More specifically, most women will choose to store breastmilk either in a plastic or glass bottle, or in a sterile, sealable bag. These will then get placed into the refrigerator or the freezer, where they will remain until used for feeding.
How Much Breastmilk Should You Store In Each Container?
It is recommended that most women only store the amount of breastmilk that they are going to use in a given feeding session. For instance, if your baby consumes roughly five ounces of breastmilk during a given feeding session, you should store that amount in each container. In general, most women will need to store milk in small quantities between one and five ounces. This is particularly important if you are freezing breastmilk, as it does not make sense to unthaw breastmilk and store it again.
How Long Can Breastmilk Be Stored?
It is important that breastmilk does not go bad and lose the many health benefits it provides. Because of this, there are many guidelines for the storage of breastmilk, particularly with respect to breastmilk storage time. There is also a difference between expressed breastmilk storage and pumped breastmilk storage.
How To Store Breastmilk? - Storage Guidelines
The following guidelines apply for how to store breastmilk at home in both refrigerated and frozen environments:
You can store your breastmilk at room temperature (up to 25 degrees Celsius) for a maximum of four hours.
At temperatures below four degrees Celsius), you can store breastmilk in the fridge for up to 24 hours. In colder climates or regions, breastmilk can sometimes remain in the refrigerator for three to five days, but in hot climates, the opening and closing of refrigerator doors makes longer storage more difficult.
In smaller refrigerators with only a freezer compartment, it is recommended to keep breastmilk for only two weeks.
In an insulated cooler or box filled with ice-packs (such as the one you might transport to and from work), you should only keep breastmilk stored for a maximum of 24 hours.
In a freezer (temperatures of around -18 degrees Celsius), breastmilk can generally be stored for three to six months, taking into account the opening and closing of the freezer and the climate you are located in.
Table 1: Breast Milk Storage Chart
Freshly expressed milk
Warm room
80-90°F/27-32°C
Up to 4 hours
Room temperature
61-79°F/16-26°C
Up to 8 hours
(less is better)
Insulated cooler with ice packs
59°F/15°C
Up to 24 hours
Refrigerated milk (Store away from door)
Refrigerator (fresh milk)
32-39°F/0-4°C
Up to 8 days
(under 3 days is best)
Refrigerator (thawed milk)
32-39°F / 0-4°C
Up to 24 hours
Frozen milk (Store at back, away from door)
Freezer compartment of small refrigerator
Varies
Up to 2 weeks
Self-contained freezer unit of a refrigerator/freezer
<39°F / <4°C
Up to 6 months
Separate deep freeze
0°F / -18°C
Up to 12 months
(6 months ideal)
How To Freeze Breastmilk?
Breastmilk should be frozen as soon as possible after it has been expressed, and stored at temperatures of around -18 degrees Celsius.
The following rules and recommendations apply for breastmilk that is being frozen:
If you are freezing the milk, leave some space at the top of the bag, since frozen milk will often expand during freezing.
Never store the breastmilk uncovered, and make sure that bags or bottles are sealed tightly.
Frozen, stored milk will often separate, so when it is removed just make sure to give a little shake to get it to mix back together again once it has been taken out of storage.
Store frozen milk at the back of the freezer; this will minimize contact with outside temperatures and allow the milk to be frozen for the longest period possible.
How Can You Thaw Frozen Breastmilk?
To thaw breastmilk, you should keep the breastmilk in the refrigerator and let it sit for around 12 hours. This is usually best done overnight and in advance of the day where you will need to feed your baby, given the time involved in the thawing process.
The following rules and recommendations apply to the thawing of breastmilk:
You should avoid, whenever possible, leaving the breastmilk out at room temperatures to thaw.
Never refreeze breastmilk that has already been thawed.
For faster thawing, it is acceptable to keep the breastmilk under hot water and slowly increase the temperature as means of thawing.
Never attempt to put the breastmilk on the stove or in the microwave as a means to thaw the milk.
How To Warm Breastmilk?
To warm breastmilk, you should place it in a container of hot water where it can absorb heat from some of the surrounding liquid. First, heat up the water, that you are going to use, in a small container. Then, place the container of frozen milk in the container to warm up.
The following rules and recommendations apply for the thawing of breastmilk:
If you just want to heat up the milk for your child’s consumption, try using a bottle warmer.
Never heat up breastmilk by placing it on the stove or in the microwave.
You should not try to store again breastmilk which has been already warmed.
How To Store Thawed Breastmilk?
Thawed breastmilk should be stored in the refrigerator, as it is usually best to keep the milk at cooler temperatures at all times.
Milk that has thawed in the refrigerator should only be kept there for a maximum of 24 hours after thawing has completed. (This will usually mean 36 hours after you first place from the freezer into the refrigerator to thaw.)
You should not attempt to refreeze thawed breastmilk.
Only thaw as much breastmilk as your child will consume during a given day, otherwise, it will likely go bad (and it will not be as fresh).
What About the Taste And Odour Of Thawed Breastmilk?
Breastmilk has generally not gone bad unless it tastes sour or smells particularly bad. Most children will not notice smell or odour, and they would react more to a sour taste than to smell. Some milk will specifically go bad because of lipase, a normal breastmilk enzyme that some mothers will produce in higher quantities than others. When thawed, this can cause the breastmilk to smell rancid or soapy, but this will often go unnoticed by infants (though some will refuse to drink it). Changes in the smell and odour of breastmilk can also be the result of changes in the mother’s diet or health (such as through medications, diet, drinking or smoking).
How Can You Store Breastmilk At Work?
You can store breastmilk at work by refrigerating it in sealed containers and then transporting it to your home in small coolers that are refrigerated with ice packs. You should always make sure to clearly label it, both so that it is easier to store when you get home, and so that it is not confused if in public storage. You should always try to store transported breastmilk as soon as possible after arriving home.
Can You Add Fresh Expressed Breast Milk To Stored Frozen Breast Milk?
You can add recently expressed breastmilk to frozen or refrigerated milk, but only if you expressed it earlier in the same day. Nevertheless, you should cool the expressed breastmilk before adding it to frozen or chilled breastmilk that you had already expressed. You should never add warm breastmilk to frozen milk, as this will cause it to thaw and affect its lifespan.
More Storage Tips
The following are some other general tips for the storage and use of breastmilk:
Breastmilk can vary in colour. Some milk will appear bluish, yellowish, or sometimes even brownish.
It is normal for breastmilk to separate (with the fatty cream often moving towards the top. Give it a small shake to get it to mix back together.
You should smell the milk before feeding it your baby; if it smells particularly bad, you should not give it to them.
Always consider exactly how much breastmilk you will need and store accordingly.
Make sure to label everything so that you do not waste breastmilk or use milk on different days (thus leading to the possibility of spoiling).
Breastmilk storage is an important reality of life for modern mothers, particularly those in the workplace. While it can be a complicated and time-consuming process, mothers should take care to ensure breastmilk is stored correctly and safely. There are many guidelines for how to do this, and they depend on the method of storage, the location of the storage unit and how much breastmilk you are storing. Paying attention to these conditions will allow the breastmilk to be kept for the longest amount of time possible, and allow for no degradation in quality for your child.
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Vomiting In Babies- Causes, Remedies and More
Watching your child twist and turn in distress due to vomiting too much and getting dehydrated is no experience any parent wants to sit and watch. Read on to know what can cause vomiting in babies and how to prevent it.
Is Vomiting in Babies Normal?
Vomiting in infants is not always normal but spitting is. The oesophagus and stomach muscles are underdeveloped which is why they spit out or gurgle food as a reflex. This is normal and sometimes you may find milk coming out of his mouth too. When a baby vomits, he experiences severe discomfort as a lot of food is pushed up from his stomach. Vomiting accompanies mucus, other liquids and comes with symptoms like fever, dehydration, and fussiness.
Why Do Babies Vomit?
Babies vomit mostly due to bacterial illnesses but at other times, there may be other causes of vomiting in newborn babies which are as follows:
1. Gag Reflex due to Overfeeding
When you feed your baby too much, they feel discomfort after eating and a gag reflex gets triggered, thus causing vomiting. Baby vomiting after feeding is very common these days.
2. Viral Infections or Respiratory Infections
These cause the mucus stemming from the cold to travel down the back of their throat and unsettle the stomach lining. This triggers the gag reflex due to the body wanting to flush out the mucus. Other possible bacterial infections which trigger vomiting in babies include stomach flu, gastroenteritis, meningitis, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia.
3. Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is when you throw up whenever you're in a vehicle that's moving, like cars, planes, and trains. Motion sickness is known to cause 1-year-old babies vomiting after eating.
4. Crying Too Much
Crying too much is known to make a baby throw up. There's no need to be alarmed. A 1-year-old baby throwing up while crying is considered normal.
5. Toxic Substances
If your baby has ingested anything that's toxic into his digestive system, like certain drugs, supplements, or foods that don't suit him, he'll vomit.
6. Obstruction In the Intestines
Vomiting may also be a sign of obstruction in the intestines.
7. Pyloric Stenosis
This is a rare condition where the muscles that connect the intestine and stomach thicken quickly and push the contents out. It could lead to malnutrition, severe dehydration, and various medical complications which is why immediate medical treatment is required. Forceful vomiting is the biggest sign of pyloric stenosis and happens within 30 minutes from the time of feeding. Surgery is the only treatment for this medical condition as the food is unable to pass from the stomach exit into the intestines.
When Should I Worry?
If your baby shows any of the following signs during and after vomiting, take him to the GP or paediatrician:
Your child seems distressed - this includes fussiness and a loss of appetite
He doesn't move around much
Has bouts of diarrhoea and fever
Vomiting that repeats again and again
Lethargy, lack of tears, dry mouth, and reduction in urination
Not able to drink enough fluids
Enlargement or any swelling in the abdomen region
The vomit looks clear and bright yellow, orange, or resembles greenish bile
Your child has fewer than six wet nappies in a day
Is It Worrisome If There Is Bile Or Blood In Your Baby's Vomit?
No, it's not. In fact, it's pretty normal. This is because when your baby is in the womb or when you have a caesarean birth, his mouth sucks in some of the blood along with the mucus from amniotic fluids. The other reason why you may see blood in your baby's vomit is if you've been positioning him incorrectly while breastfeeding and you have split or broken skin around the nipples.
Is It Normal for a Baby to Vomit after Feeding?
Yes, baby vomiting after breastfeeding and eating is normal. Vomiting in babies after feeding is a natural reflex as it indicates that your baby's stomach is full and doesn't have room for more. Sometimes he may spurt and bring up curdled milk if it's partially digested or just burp instead after swallowing the air. As long as your baby continues to gain weight normally, there's nothing you have to worry about.
Is Your Baby Vomiting or Just Spitting Up?
There are a few ways to tell if your child experiences baby vomiting frequently or spits up after feeding. First, if he's spitting up you'll notice that the contents from his stomach come out effortlessly. The stomach and oesophagus muscles are still developing which is why it triggers a gag reflex. Your baby also won't get anxious and stay relaxed when this happens. Air might also get swallowed by your baby and you'll notice him releasing burps.
How to Help Your Vomiting Baby
Here are a few ways to help your vomiting baby:
Set aside a couple of spare nappies and hand towels for moments before, during, and after the feedings. Use bibs to clothe your baby instead of letting him wear special clothing because he's going to be making a lot of mess.
Don't shake your baby or jiggle him too much after you feed him. Be gentle when holding him up or down after the feeding session to prevent him from throwing up.
Stick to your baby's feed timings and don't change that just because your baby is vomiting, as it only makes it worse.
Give baby vomiting medicine only if the doctor or GP prescribes it.
Don't alter the milk formula by adding thickening agents like rice cereal. This leads to weight gain, constipation, and a whole lot of discomfort for your baby.
Don't get worried if your baby vomits and continues to feed.
Can You Prevent Your Baby from Vomiting?
Although you can't totally prevent your baby from vomiting as it's the body's natural response, however, there are a couple of things you can do to ease his discomfort. Here are some tips on how to stop baby vomiting after a feed:
1. Make Him Sit Upright
Seating your baby upright or on the side when he's not sleeping is a good way to ease the discomfort. Use a soft and gentle voice to soothe him or sing his favourite tunes to help him relax. He should be sitting upright and stay in this position for at least 30 minutes after the feeding session is complete.
2. No Solid Food
If it's a case of excessive vomiting, your paediatrician may advise you not to give your child any solid food for the next 24 hours. Sometimes this may be longer than that which is why you have to talk to the doctor to make sure.
3. Give Water
Water not only cleanses his system, detoxifies the body, and flushes out mucus, but it prevents dehydration and reduces the bouts of vomiting. Baby vomiting clear liquid could happen initially due to your baby drinking a lot of water.
4. Feed Smaller Portions
To meet your child's nutritional requirements without making compromises, just reduce the portion sizes used in feeding sessions. Feed in smaller sizes and frequently but make sure to avoid overfeeding by giving too much.
5. Burp Your Baby
Carry your baby gently, let him lean on you and allow him to burp. Let him burp as much as he wants and help him by lightly patting his back. This will ease discomfort and get the gas out of his stomach.
6. Continue Breastfeeding
Even if your baby is vomiting, don't stop breastfeeding him. Instead, give him smaller doses of breastfed milk every two hours in 5 to 10-minute increments. You can use a teaspoon for reducing the doses, a cup, a bottle, or even give your little one the regular baby formula (if he has already been taking the special formula for a while now).
7. BRAT Diet
If your baby has been having diarrhoea for several weeks after vomiting, you can give him a natural baby vomiting remedy known as the BRAT Diet. Do this only when the doctor says that your child has permanent lactose intolerance. The BRAT Diet primarily consists of bananas, apple sauce, toast, rice, and lactose-free milk like soymilk. The reason we recommend soymilk instead of dairy-based milk is because his digestive system is underdeveloped and won't have sufficient lactase enzyme to digest dairy-based milk.
When Should You Call the Doctor?
If your baby is vomiting and experiencing diarrhoea, then you should do your best to keep him hydrated. If the vomit is "ground-coffee" in colour or if you notice no diarrhoea, then there is cause for concern. Also, vomiting usually doesn't last for longer than a 24-hour period and if it does, you've got something more than a stomach bug going on deep inside. It could indicate any bacterial or serious infections/illnesses and if your baby keeps coughing up blood after vomiting with every passing minute, take your child to the paediatrician or hospital immediately.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about feeding and preventing dehydration after vomiting in babies-
1. Can I Feed My Baby after Vomiting?
Yes, you should. You may want to stop feeding your baby after vomiting but if you don't, your little one may get malnourished and dehydrated.
2. How Can I Prevent Dehydration in My Vomiting Child?
If your baby is vomiting every five to ten minutes, don't give him any water. Let his stomach settle and see if it's calm without any vomiting for 30 minutes. When that happens, you can give your child an over-the-counter oral electrolyte solution to replace the lost minerals, nutrients, and vitamins lost from all those bouts of vomiting. Feed him one teaspoon of this every 5 or 10 minutes and when he's feeling comfortable, increase it to two teaspoons. Do not give your baby chicken broth and carbonated beverages as these do not provide him with the nutrition he requires. In addition, do not give any fruit juices to kids younger than 1 year because these don't facilitate rehydration according to the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP).
If your baby continues to vomit due to motion sickness, you can stop the trip a few times or pause in between to let him catch his breath. Make sure your child doesn't choke on his vomit by letting him burp often and by feeding him smaller and more manageable portions. Every child is different when it comes to the frequency and bouts of vomiting but use the cues, tips above, and you'll be good to go.
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In your quest to buy your kid’s first tricycle, it's understandable to feel quite perplexed by the range of options available. Before jumping the gun, it's always wise to keep in mind a few important tips for buying tricycle for kids.
You might have come across the latest tricycle model featuring vibrant colours and an attractive look. But though it’s beautifully designed, is it the right one for your kid? This is where it’s vital for parents to have some know-how about getting the best tricycle for their young preschoolers. By keeping a few things in mind, buying the right model becomes easy.
Some Factors to Consider Before Buying a Tricycle
1. The Age of Your Child
For a preschooler about 3 years old, the best suited tricycle is one without pedals. He can scoot along the floor by propelling it with his feet. It enhances his mobility and gives him a sense of independence. This type of tricycle also helps in exercising and strengthening the lower body muscles. Learning to steer is a brownie point that comes with learning to ride a tricycle.
2. Indoor or Outdoor Use?
Manoeuvring easily inside the house on a tricycle is possible only when the space is child-friendly. With only a little room available to move around, there are risks of collisions that may hurt your child. On the other hand, if you want him to use the tricycle in the garden or the backyard, ensure that the tyres have good grip. A tricycle with a long push handle at the rear will allow you to push it forwards and backwards to relieve your child of some of the effort.
3. Choosing Foldable Tricycles
Kids should never be confined indoors and neither should parents! However, if you want your preschooler to use his tricycle at a park or when out picnicking, consider getting a foldable one. It’s portable enough to be carried in the car and can be easily stored in a closet too.
4. Check for Assembling Options
Tricycles are available in both assembled and non-assembled models. If you or your husband is confident enough to assemble it all by yourselves, you can opt for a non-assembled model. Many sellers also offer assembling services at home. Check for such services in case you have doubt in your assembling abilities! If not, you can also choose an assembled tricycle which can be used immediately.
5. Budget Matters
Gifting your child with the first ‘toy’ he can ride is in itself a happy occasion. However, it’s also important to look at your budget. Aside from the tricycle, you’ll need to buy a helmet, and elbow and knee pads as part of tricycle safety for preschoolers. You may also want to look at options like an adjustable seat and adjustable handlebars so that your child can use the tricycle for a longer time.
There are many different tricycle models, some more basic and others with a range of features. Buying the right one for your kid is important so that he can get the most use out of it.
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Care like the Creator - Our babies need to be cared for just like the Creator cares for all beings.
The Creator or God as many refer Him, cares for each one of us very, very patiently. He knows the ways, he can do activities much faster than we can. For Him everything can be done simply in the snap of a finger. Still, He chooses to wait patiently. He waits for us to learn things at our own pace. Similarly, our baby needs to learn things on their own at their own pace. We as adults can do things swiftly, be it feeding them, playing with them or simply holding an object. We just want to get things done.. like a to do list - tick, tick, tick. We should understand that if we do things for them -
1) They would never derive satisfaction from it;
2) They would learn dependency on us and
3) They would give up too easily.
As a result in the long run, they may turn out to be a dissatisfied and depressed person. After all, what is important? Our to do list now or our child's character development in the long run? Life is a bed of roses but with thorns as a by product. We need to teach them to remove the thorns on their own at a very early age. Early age impressions last a lifetime. So how do we do it? Simply let them observe you. You need not instruct them anything unless necessary. Simply let them observe and then take the back seat, change the role. Now you become the observer. They learn superfast and you will be amazed to see how your little one has grasped each and every move of yours according to his capacity. Research has shown that a child until the age of 7 is taking in maximum simply by observing. That is all he does. Only observes and learns. He doesn't learn by instruction but by observations.
Yes, there are times when we need to take an action because something may be dangerous for our child. We need to say no, we need to stop him from eating wrong or going on a dangerous path. So we need to go against our child's will and take certain measures. No need for any guilt because that's what the Creator does. He too brings certain situations in our life that we do not like but it's simply so that we can grow to be a better person. But this strict behaviour can be limited to only dangerous times that is not very often. And you will know what to do, when. Trust yourself!
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Contribution – Curled up in breech position and greeted via a cesarean
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credit: Manuel Schinner
‘The baby is oblique!’ exclaimed my
gynecologist during my 32-week scan. I was laying on my back with so much
difficulty. My expanded uterus was already compressing the vein that returns
blood to the heart, making me restless enough. Besides, I couldn’t comprehend what
my doctor said though I sensed an abnormality. When the scan was done, I turned
towards my left side and carefully got up from the bed. Putting on my slippers
I walked to the consulting room in dismay.
It was my
first pregnancy. While many of my friends attended sessions on pregnancy,
delivery, etc., and had a basic knowledge of ‘what is what’ and ‘how things work’,
I wanted to go with the flow and experience the moments myself.
My doctor
explained to me that the baby was in breech position, and I should undergo
a cesarean if the baby doesn’t turn to the head-down position by 38 weeks. She
also indicated that chances for a breech baby to turn at that stage was very
less. I was struck with an unfathomable fear.
Cesarean?
The term had been a nightmare since my childhood. My mum underwent 2 cesareans
and as a consequence 5 hernia surgeries. I’ve seen her undergo a lot of pain
during each surgery and it took a long recovery time. Moreover, I had witnessed
my friends and relatives grumble over their never-ending back pain caused by the
spinal anesthesia injected during a cesarean.
My mum did extensive
research on the ways to turn the breech baby naturally to a head-down position.
She was very confident that things will become normal if we try out certain
harmless techniques, we had 6 more weeks after all. Right from crawling on the
ground and trying yoga poses, to exposing my baby bump to different temperatures,
light variations, music beats, we turned all the stones to make it happen.
Then came
the day of my next scan at 36 weeks. The baby was still in breech position. Never
mind, we still have time to go!
It was my
final scan at 38 weeks. Fingers crossed; we reached the hospital with mixed
emotions. Things didn’t turn out the way it was expected, only to leave me in physical and mental exhaustion. Furthermore, my doctor advised an emergency
cesarean the next day due to low fluid levels.
My mum and
husband accepted the situation quickly and went ahead with further formalities.
In no time, we decided the time of admission, filled the admission forms, got
anesthetist advice, took an ECG and a COVID test. On the way back home, I was
still trying to fathom the current situation.
Various thoughts
piled up my mind:
‘Had I been
aware of the pregnancy process earlier, could I have avoided this situation now?’
‘What more
could have I done to improve this situation?’
‘Should I
educate myself on the cesarean process now?’
and much
more…
I was waiting
to unwind myself after a tough day. By the time we reached home, it was mid-evening. I grabbed a chair and went to my terrace garden with a cup of lemon
tea to sort out my perplexed state.
A sip of the
hot tea amidst the chilly breeze flavored with the smell of flowers gave me a
sense of relaxation. As I was gazing at the spring leaves of the plants, I was
reminded of an incident that happened that morning. While I was walking
outside the scan room to wake up my asleep baby, I noticed a married woman of my
age entering the room for a checkup. She seemed to be restless hoping for some
positivity. When she left the room, her eyes were swelled up, yet she was confident. It was my scan turn next. As I managed hard to lay on my back, my
scan doctor received a call from a senior doctor. She explained on the phone that
the woman who recently left had three masses in her ovary and surgery would
be the solution. Unknown distress struck me on hearing it. A woman of my
age, with a lot of dreams for having a baby, must undergo a huge procedure to set
things right. I saw her again while filling up the admission form and wished
her positivity and health.
A flock of
birds flying back to their nest and the chirps of the sparrows nearby caught my
attention and I landed back to the present moment. It dawned on me that my
situation is just like a drop in the ocean. There are many others facing huge
issues in conceiving a baby and are fighting bravely with all their strength to
experience the bliss of childbearing. That’s when I braced myself happily to
welcome my little charm via cesarean.
To all the
mothers sailing out in the same boat, baby in breech position is okay, little complexities are okay, and a cesarean is also okay. Just go with the flow and you sure will thrive through it. Thankfully,
our medical technologies have greatly advanced to ensure safe delivery amidst various complexities.
Yes, a breech baby is sure a blessing, and cesarean delivery is also affirmative
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Shreya
Guardian of a 11 m old girl
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