Expressing into bottles

[Jess25120]

Hi everyone! I know this topic has probably been discussed about a million times-just wanted to get some specific answers if possible. I am currently pregnant, and planning on breastfeeding and expressing. I'm self employed and don't think I'll realistically be able to breastfeed all the time, so ideally would love to know there's back up milk ready to go in the fridge.
My questions are-

Once bottle is sterilized, is it OK to express straight into bottle?

Does lid need to be sterilized?

What size bottles would you get to begin with-as don't want to buy big bottles then not be able to fill them if you know what I mean?!

I assume you can get electric pumps that you can attach bottles on to-any recommendations?

Once I have milk in the bottle, is it OK to screw on teat/put on lid and put in the fridge for up to 5 days, if so does the bottle and milk stay sterile until I decide to use the milk?

Do I literally just take it out the fridge and warm it when needed/no need to do any further sterilization?

Sorry for going into so much detail, I'm one of those people who sort of already knows the answers but would like to hear from the experienced to double check I'm doing the right thing!

Thanks x

[Cobo]

Once bottle is sterilized, is it OK to express straight into bottle?
Yes

Does lid need to be sterilized?
Yes - you'll need to swish the milk round a bit as it will separate.

What size bottles would you get
The branded bottles tend to be 200ml I think. You could get freezer storage bags too,if you want to stockpile,then you won't run out of bottles and it won't matter how much you express.

I assume you can get electric pumps that you can attach bottles on to-any recommendations?
I have the Medala Swing, which has lasted me two babies with no problems. Very portable.

Once I have milk in the bottle, is it OK to screw on teat/put on lid and put in the fridge for up to 5 days, if so does the bottle and milk stay sterile until I decide to use the milk?
Breast milk isn't sterile, so no, but it will stay fresh and usable for 5 days in the fridge.

Do I literally just take it out the fridge and warm it when needed/no need to do any further sterilization?
Yes. You don't even necessarily need to warm it.

[Cobo]

Congratulations by the way!

[Rooberoobe]

Congratulation.

I stored my milk in storage bags as they take up much less room than bottles. Think they fitted directly to the pump with a little practice or some pumps come with 1 bottle.If I remember correctly you can top up bags too as long as it's the same day. So if you say express at 7am and get 2oz, then If you express again 10am and get 1oz you can add this to the 7am to make a bigger feed.