Can alcohol or caffeine affect supply?

laceysmom82

Just curious if drinking alcohol or caffeine will have an affect on milk supply?  Since having LO it's been so nice to have a glass of wine again, I usually have 1 drink/day.  Should I cut back?  Same thing with the caffeine, though I usually don't have something wih caffeine in it daily.

sarahandeddiejune212008

I drink caffeine (probably more than I should) and it hasn't affected my supply.  Just make sure you are getting plenty of water along with what ever else you are drinking.

rosiemomma

unless you have issues with your supply, usually they don't affect you. and 1 drink a day is not going to hurt at all... breastmilk carries far less alcohol then our blood, so if you feel buzzed its time to stop (but 1 drink is not a problem) and RELAXING is actually good for your supply, moms who are tense about breastfeeding often have a beer to relax, the beer doesn't cause any extra milk, but mom not being stressed does!!