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Expressed Breast Milk

	Implementing a standardized approach to the management of expressed breast milk mistakes can provide comfort and reassurance. Nurses should be knowledgeable of the risks to the infant, as well as testing to be performed.

Educational Resources

Plan of Care for Infant(s) When Breast Milk Mismanagement Occurs

This stand-alone, plan-of-care algorithm can guide staff when mismanagement of expressed breast milk occurs.

Sample Policy for Mismanagement of Expressed Breast Milk

There is no “one size fits all” policy statement related to mismanagement of breast milk. Policies that suggest a standardized treatment require medical review appropriate for the population involved and condition being treated.

Risk of Infection from Breast Milk Mismanagement—Parent Information

This sample handout for parents about the risk of infection related to breast milk mismanagement can be adapted to be facility-specific.

Risk of Infection from Breast Milk Mismanagement—Staff Information

This sample handout for staff about the risk of infection related to breast milk mismanagement can be adapted to be facility-specific.

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Mismanagement of Expressed Breast Milk

Ensuring consistent delivery of the correct mother’s expressed breast milk (EBM) to the correct infant is a challenge; mismanagement of EBM can upset family and staff about the potential risk to the infant.

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