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Can you re-thaw & re-refrigerate breast milk?
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No refreezing: You can thaw breast millk once and keep it in the refrigorator for 72-96 hours , but i wouldnt refreeze it again.
Answered 3/31/2013
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No: After milk is thawed, it should not be refrozen. Thawed milk should be used completely within 24 hours.
Answered 6/3/2013
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