Alcohol Consumption

mommytashaX2 · Jul 4th, 2008, 20:09 PM

It has been a while since some of us have had any alcoholic beverages and to be honest I have been craving something for a while!!!!

I had no intentions on breastfeeding Jaedan but I changed my mind last minute and decided that it would be best for him so here we are breastfeeding!!! Anywho, OH's birthday is next week and we are planning to go out so If I wanted to have a drink that night, what should I do before/after to ensure I'm not giving any of that to my baby?? Or should I just leave the drink until I wean him?? I just want to make sure I'm making the best choice, even if it means making further sacrifices and waiting for a few months.. Any advice/comments will be appreciated.. Thanks ladies!!!

mBLACK · Jul 5th, 2008, 00:04 AM

Well, in all honesty, when I was attending my pre-natal classes the teacher told me that not very much alcohol goes through to your breast milk. She said if you are going to drink, wait at least 3 hours after you've had your final drink before breastfeeding your child. But I would advise you to just pump and feed him that until the next day if you're going to drink.

Carley · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:42 AM

KarenLV · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:44 AM

I was told by the nurse beer/cider increases your milk production....one beer/cider per day for me and I have seen the results..it's true.

Carley · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:50 AM

I have to say alcohol should be limited while breast-feeding. There are better ways, safer, healthier ways to keep up supply and increase supply.

Linzi · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:34 AM

Ill admit to having one or two drinks when we've been out (for our anniv ersary) and then Ive fed Seth and its done no harm so far. If youre worried though you could express and bottle feed

xxx

Margerle · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:49 AM

If you're sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to breastfeed

Cheers!

KarenLV · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margerle

If you're sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to breastfeed

Cheers!

Hear!Hear!

Maybe try lite drinks if you are unsure...

marley2580 · Jul 5th, 2008, 05:39 AM

The most I've had while BF is three drinks, it hasn't done Kaya any harm. You'll find that the alcohol will affect you more anyway having gone so long without a drink.

sam's mum · Jul 5th, 2008, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margerle

If you're sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to breastfeed

Cheers!

Exactly what my doctor said...I've had the odd guinness the night before when I'm planning to pump in the morning (usually when Sam goes to bed for the evening though) and some pimms at a BBQ last week

x

Jul 4th, 2008, 20:09 PM	#1
mommytashaX2 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 217	Alcohol Consumption It has been a while since some of us have had any alcoholic beverages and to be honest I have been craving something for a while!!!! I had no intentions on breastfeeding Jaedan but I changed my mind last minute and decided that it would be best for him so here we are breastfeeding!!! Anywho, OH's birthday is next week and we are planning to go out so If I wanted to have a drink that night, what should I do before/after to ensure I'm not giving any of that to my baby?? Or should I just leave the drink until I wean him?? I just want to make sure I'm making the best choice, even if it means making further sacrifices and waiting for a few months.. Any advice/comments will be appreciated.. Thanks ladies!!!

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mBLACK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 2,350	Well, in all honesty, when I was attending my pre-natal classes the teacher told me that not very much alcohol goes through to your breast milk. She said if you are going to drink, wait at least 3 hours after you've had your final drink before breastfeeding your child. But I would advise you to just pump and feed him that until the next day if you're going to drink.

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KarenLV Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,528	I was told by the nurse beer/cider increases your milk production....one beer/cider per day for me and I have seen the results..it's true.

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Carley Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,136	I have to say alcohol should be limited while breast-feeding. There are better ways, safer, healthier ways to keep up supply and increase supply.

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Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,769	Ill admit to having one or two drinks when we've been out (for our anniv ersary) and then Ive fed Seth and its done no harm so far. If youre worried though you could express and bottle feed xxx

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Margerle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 2,698	If you're sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to breastfeed Cheers!

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marley2580 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Forfar Posts: 6,099	The most I've had while BF is three drinks, it hasn't done Kaya any harm. You'll find that the alcohol will affect you more anyway having gone so long without a drink.

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