What's the deal with wine..

DJS0312 · April 2013

I was sitting down to dinner so excited to have a small glass of wine. My baby nurse almost bit my head off and told me that was unacceptable, which I know is probably her job to do. I'm sorry but I've waited 10 months to have a glass of wine and I've read that drinking a small glass right after nursing will cycle out of your body by the next feeding (which for me is every 3 hours).

I know I am not the only one who feels this way, what are you guys doing as far as alcohol is concerned? Do I have to pump and dump for a small glass?

jensriot · April 2013

A glass here and there shouldn't be a problem. I have one every once in a while and did with my older two as well. One thing to consider though in the early days of breastfeeding is that alcohol can be dehydrating, so add some extra water. I personally do

pitterpatter129 · April 2013

1) I drank a glass at Easter (first in 4 years!! I avoided all through two pregnancies and nursing LO1.) It's fine. I shouldn't have been so rigid about it with DS1. It was a really good glass of wine! As long as you d

DJS0312 · April 2013

pitterpatter129:
1) I drank a glass at Easter (first in 4 years!! I avoided all through two pregnancies and n

happy_un-bride · April 2013

No need to pump and dump for 1 drink. I've been trying to drink a bit when I feel like it. I usually do it while I'm nursing DS.

ellenbc · April 2013

Interesting. My baby nurse told me that I can have one a day!

OhBaby+2013 · April 2013

My breast feeding doctor (she is a doctor that specializes in breastfeeding) told me not to worry about drinking at all unless I'm getting drunk. So enjoy that glass of wine!

this decaf life · April 2013

I've literally been drinking a glass while breast feeding. You're fine having one or two drinks.

babygirlva2013 · April 2013

Totally fine as long as young don't have enough to make you feel tipsy. Enjoy that wine!!!

ally2011 · April 2013

Kelly Mom has info on this.

I have never herd of this baby nurse thing but it sounds amazing.

ShadyKull · April 2013

I have been having 1 much needed glass in the evening, which usually takes me about 2 hours to actually finish. I am not worried about it effecting little guy.

drpayne · April 2013

OhBaby+2013:
My breast feeding doctor (she is a doctor that specializes in breastfeeding) told me not to worry about drinking

mccall35 · April 2013

happy_un-bride:
No need to pump and dump for 1 drink. I've been trying to drink a bit when I feel like it. I usual

jane.says · April 2013

OhBaby+2013:
My breast feeding doctor (she is a doctor that specializes in breastfeeding) told me not to worry about drinking

buffyverrban1 · April 2013

Also, just so you know, you don't ever actually have to pump and dump, even if you are going to drink all night. People pump and dump to avoid engorgement, but as long as you wait it out, it leaves your milk the same as it leaves your blood.

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mrsmcdonald · April 2013

mccall35:
happy_un-

PrideandJoy29 · April 2013

1 glass is fine!

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