How long can I use frozen breastmilk

I have frozen breastmilk in the freezer that I haven't used for a while. 2 of the bags are dated in january making them almost 7 months old. I want to use them today so that I can fast. Can I use those bags from january, or only the ones dated a later date?

Executive Member Joined: Jan 06 2008 Posts: 462

I think you can only use it for three months.

Actually some websites say you can use up to 6 months. My question is, does it actually go bad after six months and by 6 1/2 or 7 months it is spoiled, or is it fine to use but may have lost some nutrition due to breakdown of whatever components?

Diamond Member Joined: Apr 30 2004 Posts: 4367

I have some from when I nursed my 4 yr old- but I don't think its good anymore!
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Posted: Thu, Jul 30 2009, 11:49 am Post subject:

Come on! Will someone please answer me? I need to feed her within the next 15 minutes-half hour. Can I use milk that's in the freezer almost 7 months?

Senior Member Joined: Oct 07 2005 Posts: 166

in a regular freezer it is good for 6 months but a deep freeze good for a yr because it stays colder.. so it also depends on the freezer and how cold it is and where in the freezer is it stored.. the door or way at the back - it is probably ok to use
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It doesn't spoil, I've used that old (and older!)...it loses some of the good stuff, but if it spoiled, you'd be able to smell it. Most freezers it's really fine till a year. Or longer!
They make definite guidelines regarding safety, just in case. That doesn't mean going past that means it's gone bad.
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Rosemarie,

Three words -- nurse, nurse, nurse! I know it is Erev Shabbos, but spend as much time as possible holding and feeding your child, even if you feel empty!!!! Over Shabbos, stay at home as much as possible and lay in bed with your child and nurse. Oh, and re-hydrate (no soda, coffee, caffeine drinks -- lots of water) Within 72 hours, you will get your supply back, iy"H.

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