Frequently Asked Questions
If you've spent hours pumping and carefully building up a freezer stash, it's completely understandable that you'd want to know exactly what happens to your milk before trusting someone else with it.
Here we try to answer all of your questions and concerns.
If you have any other queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Freeze Dried Breast Milk FAQ's
What is freeze-dried breast milk?
Freeze-dried breast milk is your own expressed breast milk with the water gently removed through a process called freeze-drying. This turns the frozen milk into a lightweight powder that takes up less space and can be stored at room temperature. It can then be reconstituted with the correct amount of water when you're ready to use it.
Is freeze dried breast milk safe?
This isn’t a simple yes-or-no question. The safety and quality of freeze-dried breast milk depend on the entire journey — from expressing and freezing to processing, packaging, storage and reconstitution.
At The Milk Mums, we’re dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards at every stage within our control. We’ll also provide clear guidance to help you express, freeze, store and reconstitute your milk in the best possible way at home.
Careful handling at every stage helps us achieve the safest, highest-quality product possible for your family.
Want to understand the science and safety in more detail? Read our blog: Is Freeze-Dried Breast Milk Safe?
Does freeze-drying breast milk destroy the nutrients?
No, freeze-drying is designed to preserve the maximum nutritional value of breast milk. Research suggests many important nutrients and properties are well retained, and freeze-drying may offer advantages for preserving certain components during longer-term storage compared with conventional freezing.
How long does freeze-dried breast milk last?
Freeze-dried breast milk can have a much longer shelf life than frozen breast milk when processed, packaged and stored correctly. At The Milk Mums, we’ll provide a clear use-by date and storage instructions based on our validated process, so you know exactly how to store and use your milk safely.
Is freeze-dried breast milk the same as formula?
No. Freeze-dried breast milk is your own expressed breast milk with the water removed, whereas infant formula is manufactured from a specific combination of ingredients. When correctly reconstituted, freeze-dried breast milk contains nothing but your own breast milk.
Do you add anything to my breast milk?
No. We don’t add anything to your breast milk. Freeze-drying simply removes the water from your milk — no preservatives, additives or other ingredients are added during the process.
The Milk Mums Service FAQ's
How can I find out more?
We know you’ll have lots of questions about how The Milk Mums works, from sending your milk to us to processing, packaging and getting it safely back home.
As we prepare to launch, we’re finalising every detail of our service. We’re committed to being open, honest and transparent, so we’ll update these FAQs with full information once our processes are ready to launch.
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