Whether this is your first time nursing or your fourth, you probably have many questions. From "how should I store breast milk" to "is it safe for baby to finish milk from a previously consumed bottle," inquiries abound. But one of the most common questions new (and expectant) parents ask is "how long can breast milk stay out, i.e. is it safe for breast milk to be stored at room temperature?"
Here, we catch up with some breastfeeding experts to answer parents' most pressing questions about leaving breast milk out.
Can Breast Milk Be Stored at Room Temperature?
So what's the deal with leaving breast milk out at room temperature? Is it truly safe for your baby? The answer is yes, says Jessica Madden, MD, IBCLC, pediatrician, neonatologist, lactation consultant, and the medical director of Aeroflow Breastpumps. "Pumped breast milk can be left out at room temperature for a period of time prior to being consumed or refrigerated," she explains.
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