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Breast Feeding ... Need questions answered !

I really want to breastfeed.. I know some say it's weird and it's painful, but it's much healthier and less expensive then formula.
I do however have a few questions I hope some can answer.. Cause tbh none of my family members have ever breast fed..
But I do plan on going to work right after as soon as I can cause single mom. The Baby Will be with my mom. (Again she's never breastfed)
But my question is, do I pump and then put bottles in fridge and she warms them up?
Or how would I do it? I'm a new mom so I have Absoutly no idea! And same when I have to go out in places and I have to take the Baby...
If I'm breast feeding how am I able to take it with me?
How long is it good for?
Can I pump, put it in the bottle then go ? Or exactly how do I do it?
Cause I don't just wanna pull my boob out in the store or Resturant lol..
I know I may sound dumb, but I'm really hoping to get answers on how I can do this! Please help me ladies :/
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This is What wic gave me on how good the breast milk is good for:
room temp is 4-6 hours.      
cooler with 3 frozen ice packs is 24 hours.         refrigerator is 3-8days
freezer 6-12 months.    
thawed breast milk use within 24 hours.
What i did was pump n put some in storage bags n put them is the freezer but when u thaw them do not microwave or boil bcuz it will burn their mouth thaw them under hot water but the storage bags r much easier to thaw than the bottles especially with a demanding bb.  N for going out in public u can use a cover to cover yourself cuz im the same way on wiping it out in front of people unless i have to. I sure hope this helps!
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Our hospital hands out flyers with breast feeding and milk storage tips when you leave the hospital.  I breastfeed but my little one didnt take a bottle so i cant help you with the tips! There are lots of guidelines though like how long in the fridge and or freezer and how long at room temp!
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You could also contact your local La Leche League. It is good for 7 days in the fridge,  however,  once it has been heated don't put it back in the fridge.  Whatever baby drinks is fine,  dispose of the rest.  
Yes,  after your pump put your milk in the fridge.   If you do not immediately refrigerate it is good for up to 24 hours.
Some pumps allow you to pump straight onto a bottle.  
I would contact your local LLL and pick up a copy oh the new mothers guide to breastfeeding by the American academy of pediatrics.
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Go to breast is best on fb. They can answer all of these questions
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