How do I handle breastmilk (for donors)?

How do I handle स्तन का दूध if I want to donate?” is a question we are asked often, especially when someone is new to donating. Following are suggested steps for safely expressing and storing breastmilk:

Always make sure that supplies are clean and wash your hands before handling breastmilk.

  • Before beginning, make sure that your supplies are clean and dry.
  • Vigorously wash hands, fingers, forearms, and under nails with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, dry hands with a paper towel, and then use a paper towel to turn off the faucet.1
  • Inspect your breasts and make sure that the nipples are not cracked and bleeding and that there are no open sores, blisters, and/or bleeding cracks on your breastIf so, do not donate at this time.
  • Follow the instruction manual for your pump or consider expressing by hand.
  • Properly label the storage container and place it in the freezer or refrigerator.
  • After pumping and storing, wash, and properly store your supplies.

Further information can be found in Handling of breastmilk

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  1. CDC – अपने हाथ कब और कैसे धोएं. ↩︎