A friend of mine recently had her second baby. This morning she rang me to ask if I still remembered how long expressed breastmilk (EBM) would last in the fridge. I found the information in Breastfeeders Anonynous by Rachael Blair and thought I would share it here in case there are other mums looking for a quick reference source.

The following is quoted from page 204 of Breastfeeders Anonymous:
- Fresh EBM can be stored at room temperature for 6-8 hours, in the coldest part of the fridge for 5 days or the freezer for three months (only two weeks in the freezer section of the fridge).
- Frozen EBM should not be warmed but can be thawed in a fridge. This should be fed within 4 to 24 hours, but should NEVER berefrozen.
- Frozen EBM can also be thawed in warm water. This should be fed immediately and any leftovers thrown away, or can be stored in a fridge for up to four hours before feeding. Also NEVER refreeze.
- EBM that has already been offered to a baby should be discarded immediately following that feed. It should not be refrigerated or frozen.

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