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BF & Alcohol

Eleise96Eleise96
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So, it is muggy as hell here and I'd really like an ice cold beer!  I haven't had anything to drink since Kellen was born.  I've heard people say that you need to "pump and dump" but then I've also heard people say recently that it's not necessary to do that. 

So, if you drink and BF, what do you do? 

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  • LMJacobs23LMJacobs23
    now take this with a grain of salt...since I'm not a mommy....but I know my sister would occasionally have a beer (very rarely) when my niece and nephew were breast feeding. She's never had any issues with either of them. HTH!
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  • BigwuheadBigwuhead
    Not a mom either.  But I have one friend who pumps and dumps and another who limits (and I mean measures annally) herself to 4 oz. 
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  • libertadwlibertadw
    One beer is fine. My mom kept insisting I drink a beer daily to help with milk production. I have a beer occasionally and I don't pump and dump.
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  • Jennifer43Jennifer43

    What I have heard and my sister's dr. has told her is that ... as a rule of thumb ... if you are sober enough to drive, you are sober enough to breastfeed. They say that alcohol isn't stored in your milk so it is processes just like it is in the rest of your body and there is no reason to pump and dump.

    But I'm no expert either.

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  • Eleise96Eleise96
    imageJennifer43:

    What I have heard and my sister's dr. has told her is that ... as a rule of thumb ... if you are sober enough to drive, you are sober enough to breastfeed. They say that alcohol isn't stored in your milk so it is processes just like it is in the rest of your body and there is no reason to pump and dump.

    But I'm no expert either.

    That is what I've heard as well.  Just curious if any of you girls actually do this.

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  • MelVicMelVic

    I have had a Pina Colada and then breastfeed after, HOWEVER she was extremely gassy after that, but I think that had to do with the Pineapple since it is so acidiky, I do not think it had anything to do with the alcohol. I was told one drink and you do not need to pump but any more than you should pump and dump...

    Enjoy your ice cold beer!!!

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  • dani_girl08dani_girl08
    At our BFing class this weekend, they said there was no reason to pump & dump.  The alcohol will work it's way out of the breastmilk just like it does the rest of your body.  They said that if you feel a buzz, your baby will feel a buzz, so just pay attention to how you are feeling.  They also make test strips that will check for alcohol in your BM.  They are a little pricey, but they sell them at pharmacies, & might be worth it to put your mind at ease.  I'm definitely getting some b/c I am dying for a big fat glass of red wine as soon as this little girl comes out!!! :)
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  • sillybiochemistsillybiochemist

    imagedani_girl08:
    I'm definitely getting some b/c I am dying for a big fat glass of red wine as soon as this little girl comes out!!! :)

    My exact thought.  I'm glad I'm not the only one missing a glass of a good red on occasion. :)

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  • AprilJTAprilJT
    I drank a glass of wine or a beer on several occasions and still bf after.  The only time I pumped and dumped is when I went out with a couple of friends and had a few to many.  I was always told that the breast milk was fine as long as I wasn't feeling the effects of the alcohol. 
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  • AshleysredAshleysred
    I often have a glass or two of wine and still BF.  Go have your beer!
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  • Jennifer43Jennifer43
    imagesillybiochemist:

    imagedani_girl08:
    I'm definitely getting some b/c I am dying for a big fat glass of red wine as soon as this little girl comes out!!! :)

    My exact thought.  I'm glad I'm not the only one missing a glass of a good red on occasion. :)

    Ditto! I told DH he better have a bottle uncorked and waiting for me in the L&D room! haha.

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  • MissMexMissMex member

    Urg, for some reason I can't quote, but ditto what Dani said. Booze doesn't store in BM, so no need to pump & dump. Target sells test strips that you can dip in your pumped milk and to check the alcohol levels. I am totally regretting wasting that milk now. I stuck to the "if you're too drunk to drive, you're too drunk to pump rule. I pumped & dumped  on what happened to be one of my highest output days, and really wish I had tried testing it before pitching it.

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  • MrsBlayneMrsBlayne member
    I drink from time to time, I usually just try to drink slowly so that my body has plenty of time to process it.  In moderation of course!
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  • ludyjanboltzludyjanboltz

    imagedani_girl08:
    make test strips that will check for alcohol in your BM.  They are a little pricey, but they sell them at pharmacies, & might be worth it to put your mind at ease.  I'm definitely getting some b/c I am dying for a big fat glass of red wine as soon as this little girl comes out!!! :)

    Funny story about the test strips.  I have some and tested my BM after having a little bit of wine.  I don't think I even changed the strip.  DH decided he wanted to test his level so he put a little of his spit on it.  He was way over the limit!  haha!

    As for wanting wine right away.  I was really dying for wine my entire pregnancy and wanted to have a bottle ready for me right away so I could have some.  However, when all was said and done, it was a couple of weeks before I even wanted a drop of it!  Not sure why, but for some reason all desire for wine went away temporarily.  It definitely came back later though!

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  • trevesstrevess

    Funny you ask- I'm having a Summer Shandy (just one) as we "speak"! 

    GO FOR IT!!!

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  • MmeBPMmeBP
    Both my doctor and my midwife suggested I have one beer a night to help increase my milk production, something to do with the yeast.  The only time I pumped and dumped was after a night out with friends.  Enjoy.
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  • Buttercup29Buttercup29
    imageJennifer43:
    imagesillybiochemist:

    imagedani_girl08:
    I'm definitely getting some b/c I am dying for a big fat glass of red wine as soon as this little girl comes out!!! :)

    My exact thought.  I'm glad I'm not the only one missing a glass of a good red on occasion. :)

    Ditto! I told DH he better have a bottle uncorked and waiting for me in the L&D room! haha.

    I miss beer - especially during summer. Can't wait to have one...but I've got a long wait. :(

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