Breast Milk Storage possible to feel the sinuses.

They are like BREASTFEEDING

Fresh Thawed pods or peanuts. If she can feel them, she
Breastmilk Breastmilk can press on them.
Room Temp. 6 hours 1 hour 6. Press and release, press and release. This
(19℃ to 22℃)
Refrigerator 6 days 24 hours should not hurt, if it hurts, the technique is
(0℃ to 4℃) wrong.
Cooler with Frozen Ice 24 hours 24 hours 7. At first no milk may come, but after
Pack pressing a few times, milk start to drip out.
(15℃)
Freezer Compartment of 2 weeks Never refreeze
It may flow in streams if the oxytocin reflex
Single Door Fridge thawed milk is active.
(15℃) 8. Press the areola in the same way from the
Refrigerator Style 3-4 months Never refreeze SIDES, to make sure that milk is expressed
Freezer of Two Door thawed milk
Fridge from all segments of the breast.
(18℃ to 13℃)
Deep Freezer 5 months Never refreeze
(18℃) thawed milk

HOW TO EXPRESS BREASTMILK BY HAND

1. Wash hands thoroughly.
2. Sit or stand comfortably and hold the
container near her breast.
3. Put her first finger on the breast ABOVE
the nipple and areola, and her first finger on For further inquiries, please contact:
the breast BELOW the nipple and areola,
opposite the thumb. She supports the breast ALLIED CARE EXPERT MEDICAL CENTER
with her other fingers. Pallua Road., Brgy. Pallua Norte
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inwards towards the chest wall. She should
avoid pressing too far, because that can Tel. No.: (078) 825-0527
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block the milk ducts. Pallua Road, Brgy. Pallua Norte,
5. Press her breast behind the nipple and areola Tuguegarao City
between her fingers and thumb. She must
press on the lactiferous sinuses beneath the
areola. Sometimes, in lactating breast it is
 4. Fewer ear infections, especially those that
damages hearing.
Health Benefits for infants 5. Fewer case of bacterial meningitis.
1. Fever instances of allergies, eczema, and 6. Better vision and less retinopathy of prematurity.
asthma. 7. Lower rates of infant mortality.
2. Fever childhood cancers, including leukemia and 8. Lower rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
lymphomas. (SIDS)
3. Lower risk of type I and II diabetes. 9. Less illness overall and less hospitalization. • Rich Antibody
4. Fewer instances of Crohn’s disease and colitis. 10. Parents have up to six times less absenteeism • Many white cell
5. Lower rates of respiratory illness. from work. • Purgative
6. Fewer speech and orthodontic problems. • Growth factors
7. Fewer cavities. Healthier for mom emotionally • Rich vitamin A
8. Less likelihood of becoming obese later in 1. Breastfeeding produces the natural soothing
childhood. hormones oxytocin and prolactin that promote Importance:
9. Improved brain maturation. stress reduction and positive feelings in the • Protects against allergy and infection
10. Greater immunity to infection. nursing mother. • Clears meconium
2. Increased confidence and self-esteem.
• Helps to prevent jaundice
Benefits for mothers 3. Increased calmness. Breastfed babies cry less
• Helps intestine to mature
1. Promotes faster weight loss after birth, burning overall, and have fewer incidences of childhood
illness. Breastfeeding can support the wellness • Prevents allergy, intolerance
about 500 extra calories a day to build and
of body, mind, and spirit for the whole family. • Prevents severity of infection
maintain a milk supply.
2. Stimulates the uterus to contract and return to 4. Breastfeeding makes travel easier. Breast milk is
normal size. always clean and the right temperature. Good attachment
3. Less post-partum bleeding. 5. Physical/emotional bonding between mother and • The baby’s chin touches the breast.
4. Fewer urinary tract infections. child is increased. Breastfeeding promotes more • His mouth is wide open.
5. Less chance of anemia. skin-to-skin contact, more holding and stroking. • His lower lip is turned outwards.
6. Less risk of post-partum depression and more Many feel that affectionate bonding during the • You can see more of the areola above his mouth
positive mood. first years of life help reduce social and and less below.
7. Long term benefits for children. behavioral problems in both children and adults.
8. Beyond the immediate benefits for children, 6. Breastfeeding mothers learn to read their infant’s
breast feeding contributes to a lifetime of good cues and babies learn to trust caregivers. This
health. Adults who are breastfed as babies often helps shape the infant’s early behavior.
have lower blood pressure and low cholesterol,
as well as lower rates of overweight, obesity and Benefits for life, breastfeeding may result in:
type-2 diabetes. There is evidence that people 1. Lower risk of breast cancer
who were breastfed perform better in 2. Lower risk of ovarian cancer
intelligence tests. 3. Lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
4. Less endometriosis
Breastfed babies have: 5. Less esteoporosis with age
1. Stronger immune system. 6. Less diabetes
2. Less diarrhea, constipation, gastroenteritis, 7. Less hypertension decreases blood pressure
gastroesophageal reflux and preterm necrotizing 8. Less cardiovascular disease
enterocolitis (NEC).
3. Prevent cold and respiratory illnesses and
pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
and whooping cough.