Storing & Handling Breastmilk; Thawing & Preparing Breastmilk - DrBrowns Breast Pump+ Folleto De Instrucciones

Always clean your pump after every pumping session.
Warning: Pumping should not cause pain or discomfort. If you experience discomfort dur-
ing pumping, contact a Lactation Consultant or your healthcare provider.
STORING & HANDLING BREASTMILK
After expressing your breastmilk, it is important to store and handle it properly.
Make sure your hands and storage containers are clean to avoid
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contamination of your expressed breastmilk.
Use Breastmilk Collection Bottles or Breastmilk Storage Bags to store your
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breastmilk. These can be used in the refrigerator or freezer.
Be sure your storage bottle or bag is sealed tightly to ensure freshness of the
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breastmilk.
Date code your bottles or bags if you do not intend to use your breastmilk
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immediately.
For extended storage, freeze your breastmilk.
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When freezing breastmilk in Dr. Brown's® bottles, remove internal vent
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system, then seal with storage caps.
Warning:
Do not add fresh breastmilk to already frozen breastmilk in a storage container. Do not save
breastmilk from a used bottle for another feeding.
THAWING & PREPARING BREASTMILK
After storing your breastmilk, follow these steps to prepare it for baby:
To thaw breastmilk, place the sealed Collection Bottle or Storage Bag in
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refrigerator or run under cool tap water.
To warm breastmilk, place the sealed Collection Bottle or Storage Bag in
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warm tap water.
Always check breastmilk temperature before feeding baby.
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Use thawed breastmilk immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
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