Drinking and breastfeeding

crazyjackie

Do you guys do it?  I mean everyone (that I know) thinks it is bad.  I have has only one pi?a colada since I have been here in Maui and I  could sure use more drinks.  But H and my parents say that too much drinking could injury the child.....

It is not like I want to get fall down drunk but a lava flow sounds so good 

[Deleted User]

Seriously, you're fine.  Just don't nurse when you're drunk.

a) The amount of alcohol you drink is not 1:1 with the amount that transfers into your breastmilk.

b) Alcohol metabolizes out of your milk at the same rate it does out of your blood.  Once you no longer feel the effects, your milk is no longer affected at all.  No need to pump and dump unless you're full to the point of discomfort.

c) Nurse right before or while you have a drink.  That way the alcohol has the longest change to metabolize before you nurse again.

One or two drinks are fine for nursing.  Rule of thumb: if you'd drive, you can nurse.

HappyAardvark

You're fine. Enjoy!

joolz17

Exactly what overture said. Exactly. 

lissfriedrice

overture:

Seriously, you're fine.  Just don't nurse when you're drunk.

a) The amount of alcohol you drink is not 1:1 with the amount that transfers into your breastmilk.

b) Alcohol metabolizes out of your milk at the same rate it does out of your blood.  Once you no longer feel the effects, your milk is no longer affected at all.  No need to pump and dump unless you're full to the point of discomfort.

c) Nurse right before or while you have a drink.  That way the alcohol has the longest change to metabolize before you nurse again.

One or two drinks are fine for nursing.  Rule of thumb: if you'd drive, you can nurse.

  All this.

Stewartandmaura

Yup yup. Well said Overture. Just finished my two pints at the pub, came home and nursed E before her nap. All good in this 'hood.

alison2379

I can't believe it has taken you this long to ask the question!!! Drink up!! I don't nurse after more than one drink, but after C goes to bed, I'll pour myself a big one. Mommy's special grape juice!

emunbalanced

WineBaby22:

I think people just like to tell pregnant and nursing women all about the things that they "shouldn't" do. You're fine, have another.

Yep. This. I actually had a family member on DH's side take away my cup of coffee at Christmas. Not cool. Mama needs her caffeine. (& wine!)

christiney06

collectively i've been nursing for 33 months.  there is no way on earth I would have made it that long sans alcohol.  I usually drink dark beer which is good for your milk supply

you better have a few island cocktails while you're there! enjoy!!