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If You're Pumping, You Need to Read This: Realistic Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
"Particularly for moms who work outside the home and pump, or pump exclusively for other reasons, following the CDC’s guidelines for breast milk storage can lead to many tears over spilled (wasted) milk. In fact, a 2026 preprint study (not yet peer-reviewed) found that 46% of surveyed parents pitched leftover pumped milk daily. In a deep dive for her popular ParentData website (behind a paywall but accessible with a 7-day free trial), Harvard-trained economist and bestselling
May 81 min read
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