anyone watch Bethanny....

pria2004 · July 2010

is it true that chugging glass of beer increases milk flow?? r u serious? and that a tequila drink is okie to have when Bfing?? The episode before it was nice to see them like a normal family...but this episode was a turn off. I thought she was just being like the other rich and famous- drinking beer while Bfing, going on a date night, travelling out of town leaving her little one alone....all because she can afford a 24/7 nurse.

LCB34 · July 2010

I've heard the yeast in beer can actually help with supply. But I don't know how true that really is.

And, you can have a drink while breastfeeding without harming the baby.

futureMrs.Eanes · July 2010

I watch Bethenny and I actually love her. I too heard that having a beer is good for milk production. And I really don't see anything wrong with having one drink while bfing. But I guess I also don't think there is anything wrong with having the occasional glass of wine while pg either. I think date nights are really important and I wish that I could go on them more often. And she was leaving her lo for one night with her child's father--not exactly leaving her alone in my book. Yes, I think most people aren't lucky enough to have a baby nurse, but overall I think they seem to be very involved parents. To each her own I guess...

Mrs.Babbsy · July 2010

My Ob told me to chug a beer a day to help with clogged ducts and increase milk. I don't know if it worked because I HATE BEER! Why couldn't it be wine? Wine I like:)

What is Bethanny?

emiannie · July 2010

Mrs.Babbsy:

What is Bethanny?

She's the chick from Housewives of NYC that had a baby.

Mrs.Babbsy · July 2010

does she have her own show now?

pria2004 · July 2010

interesting to learn about the yeast/beer effect...I never knew!!

I agree at the importance of date nights etc, but it just doesnt sound something that average working -class parents would get along to doing a week or two after the child is born.Not that it makes them bad parents or anything , but I think that would be the last thing that comes to ones mind - is to have some "alone time". Maybe I will have a changed opinion in a months time!! LOL....

I agree with babsy, why is wine not okie!!:( I hate beer!! but a skinny girl maragarita would be welcome!!;)

BoxTer · July 2010

I didn't see anything wrong with the episode. I had a glass of wine almost every night during the three months I was EPing and I have also heard that a beer can help with milk production. DH and I have had regular date nights and have done so since N was probably six weeks old. I think it's so important to have that time away to connect as a couple because parenting, especially in the beginning, is so all-consuming. And she was only going away for a night for a work obligation and seemed very torn up about it. As someone who only lasted three months EPing (and I was a SAHM at the time), I am very impressed with someone with a hectic schedule like Bethenny who can manage to BF. I think they are a cute family and the both seem like they are very excited to be parents.

pria2004 · July 2010

Mrs.Babbsy:
does she have her own show now?

yep!! so we can get a daily dose of her...its caleld bethanny getting married!!..i like her in this one!

BoxTer · July 2010

Mrs.Babbsy:

does she have her own show now?

Yes, it's called Bethenny Getting Married. It chronicled the time leading up to her wedding and baby and ends next week. I hope they have another season - I really like her and though I like Real Housewives, it's nice to have a show that doesn't constantly involve stupid bickering between the main characters.

AlissaCell701 · July 2010

LCB34:

I've heard the yeast in beer can actually help with supply. But I don't know how true that really is.

And, you can have a drink while breastfeeding without harming the baby.

THis!! I havn't watched it on my DVR yet (was watching Boston MEd but that also made me cry). But in my breastfeeding class I asked about drinking, cause I am seriously dying for one and plan on breastfeeding. THe nurse/lactation conslutant said it's TOTALLY fine to have a few drinks and still breastfeed. You either wait to feed or "pump and dump".. WHoo HOO bring on the Martinis and Sam SUmmers..

Also, I think that Bethanny was just showing us a glimps of her life. She does have to "work" and the fact that she can afford a baby nurse is fine by me.

EverAfterinMi · July 2010

Yep. my Dr. told me the same thing and I know many of my friends Dr's did too and swear by it.

JGirl2005 · July 2010

I haven't watched last night episode. But drinking beer can help with supply. not 4 beers...one and drinking it like in 5min. not sitting and enjoying it. I did that quite a bit. If you do that, you can BF right away....drinking it slowly and more than one - not so much.

I also had a drink while BFing -probably once a week-not everyday, but I would time it after I pumped from work and a beer at happy hour or even another cocktail.

TheSkimmy · July 2010

Yes a heavy beer (Guiness) is really good for BF. I have also read and been told as long as you could drive a car you can BF your baby. I had a few drinks and BF. I'm glad they got out on a date night- they are newly married and hopefully the romance will still be there in a few years. We left DS at 2 weeks old and went to a wedding. I wish we had more date nights!!!!

Marc's Mrs. · July 2010

pria2004:
is it true that chugging glass of beer increases milk flow?? r u serious? and that a tequila drink is okie to have when Bfing?? The episode before it was nice to see them like a normal family...but this episode was a turn off. I thought she was just being like the other rich and famous- drinking beer while Bfing, going on a date night, travelling out of town leaving her little one alone....all because she can afford a 24/7 nurse.

This it totally true! You can get the same benefits from non-alcoholic beer since it's the yeast not the alcohol that is the benefit. When my supply tanked, my LC told me to drink 2 or 3 O'Doul's in the afternoon. It made a HUGE difference in my supply. I did feel a little red-neck though - swilling "beer" while holding & BFing my baby.

pria2004 · July 2010

Marc's Mrs.:
I did feel a little red-neck though - swilling "beer" while holding & BFing my baby.

LOL...that comment totally cracked me up!!

PrincessShay80 · July 2010

I think she is absolutely adorable. I have no clue about the beer thing, having not dealt with that myself- but she has a nurse working for her, and the nurse gave it to her- I would doubt the nurse would give her something that would harm the baby.

As for going out- good for them! You could tell on the previews that she is upset about going out of town, but life goes on even with a baby. She is home with that baby all the time, her office is in her house- she didnt hire someone to watch the child so she could be out partying all night.

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