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How long is breast milk good for in the fridge & freezer?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

1 Week 6 months: One week in the fridge, be sure and use the back of the fridge rather than the fridge doors, since it's cooler. In your freezer breast milk can be stored for six months.

Answered 4/15/2020

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