MOMENTUM MYTH-BUSTER: Freezer Stashes

The notorious “Freezer Stash”…

New moms hear about this mythical horde of frozen breastmilk that they need to start stockpiling (for what? An apocalypse? Zombie invasion?) But what really is a reasonable amount of breastmilk to have on hand at home for times when latching moms need to be away from baby, when you want to let a partner handle a feeding, or for pumping moms who are collecting a baby's daily intake?

Planning to collect large quantities of frozen milk beyond what your baby needs metabolically is not ideal for the following reasons...