Breastfeeding and Alcohol
Are you dying to have a margarita? Or perhaps a glass of wine? But wondering how the alcohol will effect your baby. I love Dr. Jack Newmans view on drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. Read it here. See #5 My opinion is this. If you are to drunk to drive then you are too drunk to breastfeed. Buzzed = no driving = no breastfeeding. Sober = breastfeeding ok. Here is how it would work: You nurse your baby before having 1 drink of beer, wine or 2 ounces of liquor. You stop drinking and if you feel sober when it is time to feed then feed. If not, pump and dump. Have more than one drink? Then pump and dump until you no longer feel the effects of the alcohol. Moderation is the key, just like with your diet. Drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly can be detrimental to you and your baby, can reduce your milk supply and hinder your ability have milk let down. Not good. Back from Breastfeeding and Alcohol to Special Situations page
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