Many moms are automatically freezing their breast milk each time they pump and retrieving frozen milk from their stockpile to feed the baby. While this is ok for the mom who gives an occasional bottle, working moms should be giving freshly expressed milk whenever possible. Before we list these factors, let us be clear than breast milk, fresh or frozen is immeasurably better for your infant nutritionally than formula; but to use the best at it's very best, we are explaining the changes that happen to frozen breast milk. 1. Levels of pH are effected by freezing which in turn effects lipase which aids in digestion. Lipase levels vary from woman to woman, so if you notice a soapy smell or metallic taste to your frozen breast milk, it may be especially relevant to you to give freshly expressed breast milk. 2. Bactericidal capacity of stored refrigerate...
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