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Credit to: Toronto Public Health Storing breast milk/Thawing frozen breast milk Storing breast milkFreshly expressed breast milk can be stored at room temperature (less than 25癈 or 77癋) for 6-8 hours. Freshly expressed breast milk must be cooled if not used within 6-8 hours of expressing. Containers for storing breast milkUse glass or hard plastic containers with an air-tight lid (for example, small jars and bottles with lids). Special breast milk freezer bags can also be used. Do not use bottle liner bags. These are thinner plastic bags that may break when frozen. Cleaning the containers For healthy babies wash containers in hot soapy water and rinse well with hot water. Let the containers air dry on a dry clean surface away from where food is made. Tips for storing breast milkCool freshly expressed milk within 1 hour of expressing. Label containers with date and time. Store in smaller amounts to prevent wasting milk. Always cool freshly expressed milk before adding it to already cooled or frozen milk. Leave a 1 inch space at the top of the container when freezing. *If your baby is premature (born too early) or in the hospital, speak to your nurse about storing breast milk and cleaning containers. Sterilized containers may be provided by the hospital. Breast milk can be stored in the following ways:  Important: Place containers at the back of the fridge and freezer where it is the coldest. After the storage time has passed, throw out the breast milk. Thawing frozen breast milk Frozen breast milk that has been thawed can be kept in the fridge for 24 hours. Do not refreeze breast milk once it is thawed. Check the date on the stored breast milk. Use the container with the earliest date first. Thaw frozen breast milk by leaving it in the fridge for 4 hours OR... ...place container under cool running water. Once it has begun to thaw, run warm water to finish thawing. Never thaw at room temperature. Warm breast milk by placing the container in a bowl of very warm water. Do not thaw or heat breast milk on stove or in microwave. Do not refreeze breast milk once it is thawed. Feeding tips: Shake warmed breast milk and test the temperature on your wrist before using it. Hold your baby when feeding expressed breast milk. Make feedings an enjoyable time for you and your baby. Talk to your baby and give lots of smiles. Burp your baby as needed. Use warmed breast milk within 1 hour. Throw away leftover milk.

useful info about breastfeeding again..

a very good article from dr Azwan blog (hope he dont mind am sharing its here) http://drazwan.blogspot.com/

Assalamualaikum Wbt.
Sempena Hari Ibu ini saya ingin mengambil kesempatan untuk mengucapkan Selamat Hari Ibu kepada semua ibu-ibu di dunia ini� dan saya ingin berkongsi dengan semua pengunjung blog tentang artikel saya ini sempena hari ibu. 
Salah satu yang membezakan di antara manusia yang bergelar ibu@ ummi@ emak dengan makhluk Allah yang lain termasuk insan bergelar bapa@ abah, segala haiwan-haiwan dan serangga2� tak lain dan tak bukan ialah� SUSU IBU�. (Well, susu drpd ibu lembu dipanggil susu lembu atau susu awal lembu kan?�. bukan susu ibu lembu). Sila baca artikel ini sehingga habis.. mungkin anda boleh sampaikan kepada ibu2 lain� 
Kelebihan Susu Ibu 
Susu Ibu mempunyai nutrisi yang lengkap untuk bayi termasuk kandungan karbohidrat, lemak dan protein. Ia juga mempunyai segala khasiat seperti vitamin, mineral, hormon dan antobodi yang diperlukan oleh bayi untuk membesar. Dan TIADA.. saya ulangi.. TIADA.. susu-susu formula.. susu lembu atau susu kambing yang setanding dengannya untuk tumbesaran bayi. 
Ok lah.. anda memang meminati susu formula atau susu lembu� Tak pe.. tapi anda harus ingat.. 
�        Jika susu formula diberi kepada bayi di bawah umur 1 tahun, gejala alahan atau allergi akan meningkat untuk bayi anda.
�        Susu formula atau susu lembu memang ada vitamin dan mineral setelah ditambah oleh pakar-pakar untuk menyamai susu ibu� Walaupun begitu, ciptaan Allah tetap yang terbaik� antibodi tidak boleh ditambah di dalam susu formula� ini menjadikan susu ibu makanan paling power bayi..
�        Susu ibu adalah percuma� tak payah pergi supermarket beli.. jimaaaattt� 
�        Hygienic� yelah tak payah jerang air panas, tak payah cuci botol� so si bapa, abah dan ayah tak payah bangun malam cuci botol dan buat susu� (eleh� memang tak pernah bangun pun!)� 
�        Anak lebih rapat dengan ibu yang menyusukan menggunakan susu ibu... 
�        Ibu yang inginkan badannya cepat langsing boleh mengamalkan penyusuan ibu kerana otot rahim lebih cepat mengecut dan lemak di badan akan digunakan untuk menghasilkan susu. 
Susu Tak Cukup
Tapi kan� ramai ibu-ibu yang biasanya anak pertama� mengeluh.. bukan tak nak bagi� tapi tak cukup.. atau alasannya anak tak nak minum� walaupun alasan tersebut memang ada logiknya.. tapi mari kita sama-sama tengok... 
�        Bila bayi menghisap puting, hormone prolactin terhasil di kelenjar pituitari di dasar otak, seterusnya hormone oxytoxin di hasilkan, menyebabkan pengecutan kelenjar susu..maka susu dihasilkan dan masuk ke mulut bayi. Semakin banyak bayi menyusu, maka lebih banyak prolactin terhasil jadi lebih banyak susu terhasil. Maknanya�.. Kalau susu tak ada� bukannya kita berhentikan bayi itu dari menyusu.. sebaliknya kita kerapkan lagi susuan� nak elakkan bayi dehydrated.. kita sediakan juga sedikit susu formula sementara susu ibu nak terhasil.
�        Kadangkala kita mengikut pantang terlalu 搒trict攨 Tak salah ye puan-puan� tapi macamana kita nak harapkan susu yang terhasil 2000 ml sehari (banyak tu.. boleh buat berniaga..hhehe)� kalau kita minum air pun 100 ml je sehari� Minum air kena cukup... Saya tak pasti kenapa orang tua strict sangat dengan air ni.. kadang-kadang depa kata nanti 搆embang攨 apa entah yang kembang� Menurut teori oleh Pakar saya� mungkin zaman dahulu, luka di tempat bersalin tu tidak berjahit (yelah dulu-dulu kan bersalin kat rumah).. kadang2 koyak tang sana- koyak tang sini� so nak elak dari luka tu terjangkit kuman, maka dikurangkan minum air, supaya kuranglah terkencing� bila kering cepat luka baik. Tapi sekarang luka dah berjahit, ada pulak antibiotik.. saya rasa alasan tu dah tak releven
�        Sekali lagi pasal pantang� susu ibu ini terhasil daripada pemakanan ibu yang seimbang� susu ibu kurang kalau ibu makan terlampau berpantang� contohnya nasi beberapa suap dengan ikan kering� buah-buah tak makan langsung� sayur pun tak makan� sup tak boleh minum (sup pun air).. susah kan.. ibu yang lepas melahirkan perlu makan makanan yang seimbang� kalau buah itu tak boleh� buah ini sejuk� awak beli je buah-buah luar negara.. epal ke apricot ke� susah jugak orang2 tua kita nak klasifikasi kan� tak tau mana sejuk mana panas� 
�        Cara menyusu yang tidak betul. Sekiranya puan-puan tidak ada pengalaman menyusu, maka berlajarlah dari yang mempunyai pengalaman. Bantuan boleh didapati daripada klinik-klinik ibu mengandung atau hospital mesra bayi.
�        Tak nak bagi susu ibu sebab anda sibuk bekerja? Takut anak anda tak nak kat pengasuh? haaa..sekarang ni ada caranya... kalau anda betul2 sayangkan bayi anda... lihat di bawah...
Simpan Susu Ibu di dalam FREEZER?
Tak Bohong! Memang boleh masuk dalam freezer. Saya pun pernah buat� Walaupun mendapat tentangan daripada family awal-awal dulu� Kata mereka nanti anak kembung.. anak sakit� susu tak elok� Saya teruskan juga� Hasilnya, anak-anak saya mendapat susu ibu sehingga 5-6 bulan walaupun orang rumah bekerja. Mudah aje.. guna breast pump, masukkan dalam bekas plastik kecik� letak tarikh.. masukkan di dalam freezer (beku). Susu dalam freezer boleh tahan 3 bulan!
� Susu ibu di dalam suhu bilik tahan 4-8 jam
� Susu ibu di dalam fridge bawah tahan selama 5 hari - 1 minggu (letak kat belakang)
� Susu ibu di dalam freezer tahan selama 3 bulan � 6 bulan. (Wow! Tak tahu pun!)
� Untuk mencairkan susu beku, jangan guna microwave, air panas, atau air menggelegak. Cuma rendamkan di dalam air suam kuku atau air biasa sebelum digunakan, atau letakdi fridge bawah beberapa jam sebelum direndam di dalam air suam. Kemudian boleh transfer di dalam botol...

Di zaman teknologi, bidang perubatan juga telah berubah. Kajian demi kajian menunjukkan bahawa Ibu menghasilkan susu yang sangat baik untuk anak mereka. Kasihan sekiranya, para ibu tidak menganugerahkan susu ciptaan tuhan kepada anak mereka disebabkan oleh kejahilan mereka sendiri atau kejahilan ibu-bapa mereka. Pantang-larang tidak berubah sejak zaman berzaman� tetapi ilmu pengetahuan sentiasa ke hadapan � Selamat Hari Ibu� 
POSTED BY DR AZWAN AT 11:12 AM   
LABELS: MEDICINE

some info on storing the EBM

STORING AND TRANSPORTING BREAST MILK Mother's milk is precious to both you and your baby. It represents commitment on your part and ideal nourishment for your baby. Handle your milk with care. The same immune properties in your milk that protect your baby also help protect the milk from bacteria growth while it sits on the refrigerator shelf. What kind of container should I use to store my milk? The options include hard or soft containers, with several choices under each category. Each has advantages and drawbacks. Soft containers are plastic bags. Hard containers are made of plastic or glass. What kind to use comes down to two issues: protecting the milk and all its valuable components your convenience and that of the baby's caregivers. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of research about how storage containers affect human milk. One study showed that the leukocytes in milk (the live cells that transfer immunity from you to your baby) sticks to the side of glass containers, but subsequent research showed greater numbers of leukocytes in glass containers than in plastic, as the cells were released from the sides of the containers over time. Research has also shown a loss of antibodies and fat in milk that is stored in plastic bags, but this information applies only to disposable plastic nurser bags, the thin ones you can buy at most stores to use with baby bottles. If you do choose to store your milk in these, use two bags to protect against breakage and "freezer burn." Use twist ties to close the bags. Plastic bags specially designed for freezing expressed human milk are available from many companies that specialize in products for breastfeeding mothers and babies. These bags are sturdier than those used in baby bottles and have self-closures that are easier to seal and label. They do a better job of protecting milk components than nurser bags. Some types can be attached directly to your pump. Plastic storage bags are available from The LLLI Catalog. The information currently available suggests that glass or hard-sided plastic containers (the kind of plastic that is clear, not cloudy) provide the best protection for nutrients and immunities.Hard containers should have secure, one-piece tops. If your baby is getting a lot of his nourishment directly at the breast, you don't need to be as concerned about nutrient loss through freezing and contact with storage containers as you do if your baby is getting only expressed milk and not nursing directly at the breast. Convenience is another issue, and opinions will vary. Plastic bags take up less room in the freezer and are one-use items, so there's no dishwashing involved. However, filling them and pouring milk out of them can be awkward. How should I wash containers that will hold milk? Do I need to sterilize them? When you are pumping milk for a full-term, healthy baby, you do not need to worry about sterilizing storage containers or pump parts. Wash your storage containers in hot soapy water, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you pump. Check the manufacturer's instructions for information on washing parts of the pump. Storage containers and parts of some pumps can be washed in a dishwasher. Mothers who are pumping milk for a sick or hospitalized baby will need to be more careful about milk handling and sterilization procedures. Freezer or refrigerator? How quickly does human milk spoil? Freezing destroys some of the immune properties in human milk, so it's best if your baby is given fresh milk--milk that has been expressed and then refrigerated. The chart in Storage Times for Human Milk tells you how long you can keep expressed milk at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. (Print this file and keep it on your refrigerator door!) Label each container with the date, so that you can use the oldest milk first and avoid needless waste. How much should I store in each container? Store your milk in small amounts, about two ounces in each container, at least at first. (If you're pumping milk for a premature baby, you may want to store it in even smaller amounts.) Breastfed babies take smaller amounts of milk at each feeding than do formula-fed infants, and smaller amounts are also quicker to thaw. Milk left in a bottle after a feeding can be saved until the next feeding, but after that it should be discarded, and you don't want to waste expressed milk. Eventually, you may decide to put more milk in each bottle, based on your caregiver's report on how much your baby takes at each feeding. You can add more milk to already-frozen milk, but cool the added milk in the refrigerator first. There should be less added milk than already-frozen milk. Always leave about an inch of space at the top of the container to allow for expansion. Just like water for ice cubes, human milk expands when you freeze it. Hard containers will pop open as the milk expands. Bags will break. Squeeze out the air at the top of the bag and fasten it an inch above the milk. How do I safely store my milk? Bags containing human milk should be placed inside another container in the refrigerator or freezer. This makes for better protection and easier handling. If you lay the bags down in a container in the freezer, you'll get flatter packages that will thaw more quickly. (But be sure they're sealed well, or you'll have a leaky mess.) You might want to keep all your hard containers of milk together in the freezer or refrigerator inside a larger plastic box. How long can I keep the stored milk? Amazingly, research has found that human milk stored in the refrigerator for eight days actually has lower bacterial levels than freshly expressed milk. For more details on recommended storage times, see Storage Times for Human Milk. Since human milk can be kept in the refrigerator for up to eight days, it may be possible to provide your baby with fresh, not frozen, milk most of the time. This insures that your baby gets the maximum amount of nutrients and immunities. Instruct your caregiver to use the oldest milk first and keep the supply rotating. Previously frozen milk can be kept in the refrigerator for 24 hours after thawing. This means that you or the baby's caregiver can thaw milk for all of your baby's feedings at one time, or you can thaw the milk in the refrigerator overnight. This can make it faster to prepare a bottle when your baby is hungry. Milk that has thawed should not be refrozen. How do I safely transport my milk? Research shows that bacteria do not grow readily in human milk, and that it can be kept safely at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours or more (see Storage times for human milk). So you don't need to worry if you can't rush your milk to the refrigerator right after you express. But it still makes sense to refrigerate the milk as soon as possible and to keep it cool when taking it home or to the sitter's. If you have refrigerator space available at work, you can store your milk there until the workday is over, or use an insulated container with reusable carry-ice to keep it cool. Back To Top What are the best ways to thaw and heat my stored milk Heat can destroy human milk's enzymes, immune properties, and other valuable components, so the milk requires gentle care before it is served to baby. Follow these guidelines: Defrost milk by holding it under warm running water. Or, place the container of milk in a bowl of warm water on the kitchen counter. As the water cools, replace it with more warm water until the milk is thawed and warmed to body temperature. Do not heat expressed human milk on top of the stove. It's too easy to overheat it this way. Do not boil! Do not heat expressed human milk in a microwave oven. Even if the overall temperature of the milk stays below body temperature, there may be "hot spots" where the milk is overheated and some of its beneficial properties are destroyed. The uneven heating can also be dangerous when the bottle is given to baby. Human milk, like any milk that is not processed or homogenized, tends to separate when stored. The cream rises to the top. Swirl the bottle gently to mix the layers. Human milk has a thin, bluish look to it, quite different from either homogenized cow's milk or the grayish color of infant formula. Your baby's caregiver may need reassurance that this is normal. Back To Top STORAGE GUIDELINES FOR HUMAN MILK These guidelines are for mothers who are expressing milk for a full-term healthy baby. Use clean containers, and wash your hands with soap and water before expressing. or pumping. When providing milk for a baby who is seriously ill and/or hospitalized, check with healthcare providers for instructions. Where stored Storage temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) Storage temperature (degrees Centigrade) How long At room temperature 60 degrees F 15 degrees C 24 hours At room temperature 66-72 degrees F 19-22 degrees C 10 hours At room temperature 79 degrees F 25 degrees C 4-6 hours In a refrigerator 32-39 degrees F 0-4 degrees C 8 days In a freezer compartment inside a refrigerator 2 weeks In a self-contained freezer unit of a refrigerator 3-4 months In a separate deep freeze with a constant temperature 0 degrees F -19 degrees C 6 months or longer SAVE? OR DUMP? Type of Milk Save or Dump? Why Milk remaining in the bottle that has been offered to baby Use for next feeding, otherwise discard. Bacteria from the baby's mouth may have entered the milk during the feeding. This may lead to bacterial contamination if it sets too long (though as yet there is no research available). Milk that has been thawed Save in the refrigerator for 24 hours after thawing, then discard. Do not refreeze. Milk that has been frozen has lost some of the immune properties that inhibit bacterial growth in fresh refrigerated milk. Milk that has been kept in the refrigerator for eight days Transfer to storage in the freezer, or discard. Bacterial growth is not a problem, but milk sometimes picks up odors or flavors from the refrigerator or the container.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

dedicated to my lovely son..yg sedang tido ptg..bgn nnt jgn ngamuk2 ye...

ALhamdulillah (with lyrics) by Maher Zain

haa...maher zain tgh hot di pasaran..ntah mcmana si umar ni boleh hafal lagu ni...suka sgt la tu..hihi..

wajah ceria umar hariz..skrg dia diserang rashes:(

hari ni teringin nak masak ni:
creamy tomato soup pasta (resepi dr mat gebu)..tp bhn2 xberapa nk ade..C n P resepi aje la..tq to mat gebu :)
BAHAN-BAHANNYA :-)
250 g pasta, ikut suka masing2 nak pasta pesen apa
2 batang sosej "AYAMS" berlada hitam, dihiris bulat2
1 camca besar cincangan daun parsli
1 tin tomato dalam tin, diramas hancur
10 kuntum cendawan butang, dihiris nipis
3 biji cili padi, dicincang
1/2 camca teh lada hitam biji, ditumbuk
1 camca besar tomato puree
2 ulas bawang putih, cincang halus
1 biji bawang besar, didadu
1 kiub ayam "maggi"
1 camca besar mentega
3 - 4 camca besar whipping cream (optional)
Garam dan gula secukup rasa
800 ml air (atau secukupnya)
Minyak zaitun untuk menumis

CARA MEMBUATNYA :-)

1. UNTUK SUP :- Panaskan minyak zaitun dalam periuk, masukkan mentega. Tumis bawang putih, bawang besar, cendawan dan cili padi hingga harum, masukkan tomato puree dan tumis lagi. Tambah tomato dalam tin yang telah diramas tadi, kacau rata dan tuang air. Bila mendidih masukkan sosej dan lada hitam. Kacau rata.
2. Masukkan kiub ayam maggi dan perasakan dengan garam dan gula secukupnya. Masak dengan api perlahan hingga. Biar mendidih 5 - 7 minit. Akhir sekali tambah whipping cream dan hirisan daun parsli. Kacau hingga sebati dan masak sekejap. Rasa dan jika ok boleh matikan api.
3. UNTUK PASTA :- Didihkan air secukupnya, bila menggelegak, masukkan sedikit garam dan pasta. Masak hingga pasta lembut (kalau ikut aturan kat pack tu pun boleh, tapi pasta tu ada kenyal2 sikit...tak boleh jalan leer tekak melayu nih!). Toskan dan tuang sedikit minyak zaitun dalam pasta tadi, gaul rata2.
4. PENYEDIAN :- Masukkan pasta secukupnya dalam bekas sesuai, tuang sup tadi dengan isi2nya atas pasta. Hias dengan daun pudina sebelum menghidang. Kalau nak tambah udang yang besar2 tu pun ok..lagi sedap!!!..

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