I exclusively pump for my baby and have been storing milk in the freezer … here’s my question I thawed some breast milk according to the guidelines and ended up with what looked like melted butter in the milk; I gave it a shake and mixed easily, but then it would go back up it doesn’t have a bad smell I also tasted it, and it was fine!!! Is this normal has any pumping mommas have this happen to them??
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Normal normal normal. The only reason cow’s milk doesn’t do the exact same thing is because it’s been “homogenized,” or mechanically blended in such a way that the fat droplets get super tiny and dispersed through the rest of the liquid. Natural, untreated milk (like from people boobies) won’t do that.
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It is the “cream” or the hindmilk which has a fattier content and helps keep the baby full and to gain weight (along with the thicker white milk). Completely normal and a good thing.
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It’s fine! It’s the healthy fat. Swirl it in and let baby drink it!!
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Thats just the fat in it separating from the milk, its fine and normal
totally normal!! … it’s not homogenized like store bought cows milk 
Yes it’s normal. It’s the fat separation. No need to worry
Totally normal. Warm and mix well.
Yep normal! I panicked about this at first too
Normal. Swirl it around rather than shake
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Sorry I can’t answer your question. But there is a great group that can answer your question. Join Exclusive Pumping- Evidence Based Support Group
Thats the best part for bubs to get em cute chubby cheeks n rolly thighs lol