Mother, Here's How to Recognize Signs of Stale Mother's Milk

In contrast to direct breastmilk, stored breastmilk can be stale you know, Mother. Then, how do we know that breast milk is stale? Come on, recognize the signs of stale mother's milk, so Mother is not mistaken to give it to the Little One. Breast milk is an important source of nutrition for babies. However, the quality of breast milk can be reduced and even breast milk can be damaged if improper storage or stored for too long. Drinking breast milk that is no longer fresh or stale will make your child at risk of experiencing indigestion, such as vomiting and diarrhea, you know, Mother. Breast milk that is freshly milked and stored at room temperature should be taken by the baby before 4 hours. While breast milk stored in cold packs should be drunk for less than 1 day, and if stored in a refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius it should not be taken again after 4 days. However, if stored in the freezer with a temperature of -18 degrees Celsius or colder, breast milk can last up to 6-12 months.

Signs of Mother's Milk BAir's mother's milk that needs to be a mother Note

Before giving breastfeeding to Little One, besides checking how long the mother's milk has been stored, Mother also needs to pay attention to the presence or absence of some signs of the following breast milk:

Breast milk does not dissolve when the bottle is rocked slowly

Dairy milk that is stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator will generally be divided into two layers. In the upper layer, breast milk is usually yellowish white with a thick texture. Whereas in the lower layer, breast milk is more clear with a thinner texture. This is normal because the fat content of breast milk is lighter and will rise to the top like oil mixed with water. Now, in fresh breast milk, this layer should be reunited when the container is rocked slowly (no need to be shaken). If the layers do not coalesce, especially as lumps appear in them, Mother's breast milk may have been breast milk.

Rancid or sour milk

The aroma of breast milk is similar to the aroma of cow's milk. If it has been stored and frozen, the aroma can be slightly acidic. There is also breast milk that smells "like soap". This aroma is normal because it is a sign of fat breakdown due to high levels of the lipase enzyme. What needs to be a concern and is a sign of good milk is that when the aroma turns to be very acidic, stinging, and rancid. Dairy milk with a smell like this should not be given to your child, Mother.

Breast milk that feels like fresh milk

In addition to paying attention to the consistency and aroma, Mother also needs to taste it. Breast milk that is good, feels sweet and mild. Some say it tastes similar to cow's milk, but feels thinner. Some breast milk also vaguely tastes like food that you eat everyday. Well, if the milk of Mother's milk that you store tastes sour or tastes like good food, it's better to throw it away, Bun. That indicates that Mother's milk has been flushed by mother's milk.

Tips for Preventing Breast Milk Milking Being BAir breast milk

The cause of breast milk becomes bad Breast milk is because the milk is stored for too long or the storage method is wrong. In order to keep fresh breast milk and the quality of breast milk is maintained, do the following tips in storing breast milk:

• Mother's milk should be stored in a small container that contains milk, which is labeled the date of milking. This method makes it easy for Mother to find out which breast milk the Baby should consume first and which Breast Milk must be discharged because it has passed the time limit for storage.
• Store breast milk in sterile and closed containers, such as plastic bottles or special plastic containers. Avoid storing breast milk in containers made of glass or glass because it is prone to cracking so as to facilitate contamination.
• As much as possible save breast milk in a special refrigerator for breast milk, and avoid mixing it with other food ingredients. Do not open and close the refrigerator too often, because it can change the temperature of milk that is being stored.
• Mother may mix fresh breast milk with breast milk which is first stored in the refrigerator. However, make sure both are milked on the same day. It is not allowed to mix breast milk which is milked on different days or which cannot be guaranteed of cleanliness.

Perform storage of breast milk properly so that your child can still get quality and safe breast milk. If breast milk has shown signs of breast milk, as mentioned above, you should not give it to your child. If Mother accidentally gives Little Baby Breast milk to her mother's milk, observe the conditions. If he experiences complaints, such as diarrhea and vomiting, consult a doctor so he can be treated.