Drinking?

CatherineDC2012 · May 2014

Question for you ladies, when did you or are you going to have your first drink- if you didn't drink during pregnancy? I didn't drink, little lady is 9 days old and old id like to have a beer. We are BF though and she just started taking bottles of breast milk too. Just curious about what everyone's plans were!

WifeofaComposer · May 2014

I'm not a doctor, but I think the rule of thumb is to wait an hour after you finish your drink to breastfeed - that gives it enough time to work out of your system. No need to pump and dump.

maelic · May 2014

Actually, the quantity of alcohol in breast milk from one drink is negligible (and I mean negligible!), don't even worry about waiting.

I'm nursing a glass of red wine and a baby as I type this.

hordol · May 2014

I took a breast feeding class and they said one to two drinks a day were fine--optimally timed so it was right after you nursed so it has time to leave your system, but even if it wasn't timed that way you should be fine as long as you feel okay, like pp said if you are ok to drive you can nurse. I don't know when I had my first drink, it was a couple days after getting home from the hospital. I never have more than one a day, and sometimes not even a full drink because I'm a bit of a lightweight.

MadBloom · May 2014

I am two weeks PP and have not had a drink yet. I'm feeding on demand and she has had quite a few cluster feeding sessions so I'm going to wait another week or two until she is more consistent with her feedings before I have a drink. (I'm probably being more cautious then I need to be)

Ps. I did buy 4 bottles of wine today so it's on my mind!!

smashton14th · May 2014

Last time around my pedi told me to wait 3 months so that is what i am doing again. I have a sip of my DH's drink. I can't wait to drink and nice glass of red wine.

strawberrytree · May 2014

Yeah, the amount of alcohol that would end up in BM is so tiny that as long as you're not getting completely sh*tfaced you're fine. If you want, check out Dr Jack Newman's FB page, where he breaks down the numbers and shows why it is perfectly safe. I remember hearing that the best time to drink is actually *while* you're feeding LO, since 2 hours later when they eat again any traces of alcohol will be totally gone from your system.

BR · May 2014

Two weeks after my daughter was born I had my first glass of wine. I've had a glass a night a couple of times since then. I asked the lactation consultant at the hospital & she said a drink a day was fine while breastfeeding.

Holljade · May 2014

I had a drink when I got home from the hosp.

From what I've read any more than one drink results in waiting two hours after per drink.

Linnea503 · May 2014

I have a beer or small glass of wine with dinner most nights. As others have said, the most recent research reveals negligible amounts pass to breastmilk from one drink.

Dixon813 · May 2014

eme520 said:
I like the okay to drive, okay to breastfeed line.

This! As I'm enjoying a glass of Pumking that DH bought saved for me back in the fall!

Teresa1896 · May 2014

Had my first drink the day I came home from the hospital, although I brought it to the hospital to have then. I have about a drink every other day, usually while LO is feeding but not always.

CalinAZ · May 2014

I had most of a whole beer a few days after we got back from the hospital, and often have half a glass of wine in the afternoon while I'm nursing.

It's a lovely treat after abstaining for such a long time.

I do look forward to eventually have a more substantial quantity of wine, but I'm going to wait a while for that

nicole mackenzie · May 2014

maelic said:
Actually, the quantity of alcohol in breast milk from one drink is negligible (and I mean negligible!), don't even worry about waiting.

I'm nursing a glass of red wine and a baby as I type this.

Excellent multitasking!

nicole mackenzie · May 2014

I haven't had any alcohol yet ( 5 day old baby). But only because I haven't been in the mood lately. I love wine though. PP covered it pretty well though. Kelly mom has info as well

Rrrrrachel · May 2014

I had a beer the day after he was born.

hlm184 · May 2014

I'm having a drink right now. I have some wine almost every night, but sometimes I dont finish the glass. If he's sleeping well, I might have 2 drinks.

AcaAwkward · May 2014

I've had wine or beer practically every day since DS was born. I go by "if I can drive, I can nurse."

Abcollins57 · May 2014

Had my first drink tonight. Today makes me exactly 4 weeks PP so DH and I went to dinner. They had .99 margaritas for Cinco de Mayo so I gave in

snmetz7 · May 2014

The only reason to pump and dump is to keep your supply up. I over indulged in sake on my birthday and was still buzzed when it was time to feed so we have her a bottle of previously pumped milk and I pumped and dumped so as not to hinder supply. But I would drink a glass of wine right after feeding and not bat an eye.

irisheyez7 · May 2014

snmetz7 said:

The only reason to pump and dump is to keep your supply up. I over indulged in sake on my birthday and was still buzzed when it was time to feed so we have her a bottle of previously pumped milk and I pumped and dumped so as not to hinder supply. But I would drink a glass of wine right after feeding and not bat an eye.

I went out to watch the Hockey game with sisters a few days ago and had a few beers. I pumped when I got home to keep my supply up and relieve some engorgement and just dumped the couple of ozs I got and went to sleep and pumped like normal afterwards. Good times were had by all!

MrsSmith0312 · May 2014

I'm scared having a beer will knock me out ha! I might have to give in and try it out soon, though!

RedBird11 · May 2014

I had a glass of champaign on Saturday because I was part of a wedding party. 11 days PP. But knowing me, it will be a few months before my next drink.

KM0715 · May 2014

Is there a difference btwn wine/beer and hard alcohol? Eg having one margarita for cinco de mayo after a feeding?

Should I pump and dump or to the same rules apply (okay to drive okay to bf/wait 2 hours)?

MrsZ0811 · May 2014

My induction is scheduled for wednesday. DH and I went to the store tonight to stock up on the essentials and also purchased a party pack of segrams! They are in the fridge and ready for the day i walk in the door from the hospital!

ckred27 · May 2014

Drinking a glass of wine right now! But it was my first day back to work and I am now both breast feeding and formula feeding the twins

Holljade · May 2014

KM0715 said:
Is there a difference btwn wine/beer and hard alcohol? Eg having one margarita for cinco de mayo after a feeding? Should I pump and dump or to the same rules apply (okay to drive okay to bf/wait 2 hours)?

It depends on how many oz of hard liquor is used in the drink- generally the same rules apply but for me personally I try and wait an extra hour or so when I have a liquor drink (unless I nurse the drink for a long time then I keep with the two hours)

heids4787 · May 2014

LO was having a fussy afternoon, so I cracked open a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc for a 2 pm feeding. It was delicious, and I figured it was better I enjoy a drink in the afternoon when a nap might happen, rather than at dinner. O:-)

bootsiebabe · May 2014

I've had a beer or glass of wine a few times. Hard for me to finish the whole drink because it only makes me more sleepy!

MaglioMomma · May 2014

We've gotten into the routine where DH comes home from work around 7 and I head upstairs with a glass of wine for a shower and "me time." It's 30 minutes of heaven, and just what I need to get recharged before night time feedings.

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