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Question about breastfeeding and alcohol

Liz1485Liz1485 member
in November 2011 Moms
I posted before how my boy is in the NICU, he still is, gets out Friday. I've been pumping breastmilk for him, but he also has formula. Since I've been going going going  for a week now DH and I decided it was time for me to take a break and celebrate the birth of our son. Tonight I'm going to have a long island iced tea and I'm just wondering how long I have to pump and dump afterwards. Is it just until tomorrow or for a few days? Now before anyone says 1 long island iced tea won't hurt (if anyone would say that, I don't know,) I'm a super lightweight and 1 long island usually gets me pretty tipsy, let alone after not drinking for almost a year. I appreciate any advice. I don't want to dump more than I have to.
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  • katie0919katie0919 member
    My breastfeeding teacher said it takes 1 hour per drink to metabolize out of your breastmilk - such as a normal size glass of wine. She said the 'pump and dump' is not necessary. Once the alcohol is out of your system, it's out of your breast milk. Don't throw away breast milk! Unless one long island iced tea has you totally smashed, I would say it's safe to feed your baby within a couple hours. If you were already planning on waiting until the next day then you're golden. Enjoy your cocktail! 
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  • Liz1485Liz1485 member

    imagekatie0919:
    My breastfeeding teacher said it takes 1 hour per drink to metabolize out of your breastmilk - such as a normal size glass of wine. She said the 'pump and dump' is not necessary. Once the alcohol is out of your system, it's out of your breast milk. Don't throw away breast milk! Unless one long island iced tea has you totally smashed, I would say it's safe to feed your baby within a couple hours. If you were already planning on waiting until the next day then you're golden. Enjoy your cocktail! 

    Thanks so much! I had assumed I'd have to dump at least 24 hours.

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    The only reason to pump and dump is if you need to pump while you are actually drunk.  Rule of thumb is that if you are ok to drive you are ok to breastfeed.
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  • sap05esap05e
    I usually pump right before I drink then wait about 2 hours after I've finished before pumping again. I typically just hwines glass of wine, but I don't see how 1 mixed drink would be any different. Don't dump!! :)
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  • b.heatherb.heather member

    imagesmilelari:
    The only reason to pump and dump is if you need to pump while you are actually drunk.  Rule of thumb is that if you are ok to drive you are ok to breastfeed.

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  • angelina477angelina477 member
    Alcohol passes through your breastmilk like it does your bloodstream. It does not stay and hangout requiring you to dispose of it. You deserve a cocktail!!
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  • KBBHKBBH
    All of this.  Our lactation coach said one glass of wine, one beer, one drink is fine and you don't have to pump after that.  She said if you are going to partake in more for a party, wedding, or just a night you want a few drinks, pump the duration that you are feeling the alcohol and dump that, if even necessary.  Otherwise, like all other PPs said, you are fine.  ENJOY!  Drinks
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