An important aspect about storage of breast milk is that it
a. Can be frozen for up to 2 months
b. Should be stored only in glass bottles
c. Can be thawed and refrozen
d. Can be kept refrigerated for 48 hours
D
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A Frozen milk should be kept for 1 month only.
B Antibodies in the milk will adhere to glass bottles. Only rigid polypropylene
plastic containers should be used.
C It should not be refrozen.
D If used within 48 hours after being refrigerated, breast milk will maintain its full
nutritional value.
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