I have been waiting 9 months for this, and I was wondering, if I were to go out to a party or a club and drink more than I should have, how long should I wait to start breastfeeding again...I want to use formula as a substitute while I'm out, so how long is safest to wait?
2006-09-07 20:20:09 · 19 answers · asked by aztec_princess_87 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Well I didn't say I was gonna do it, I want to, but this why I'm asking before I do it...and I don't want to go out and get ****** up, I was asking because if I go out for my friends birthday party or some ****, I just happened to drink, how am I to know, that's why I'm asking...and I don't plan to drink everyday, it's a special occasion type of thing...
2006-09-07 20:34:06 · update #1
Its 24 hours, but I wouldnt recommend even chancing it. If the alcohol even seeps into their system it could be very harmful. Even one drink in your system and breastfeeding is dangerous.
If you think you really need to leave your newborn to go "party and have a good time and cant wait to drink" then why did you become a mother? I'm not trying to be offensive, but I feel as if once you become a mom, you should be more responsible then getting sh*t faced the first chance you get.
Besides, you really shouldnt use formula as a 'substitute', you should pump enough breastmilk for as many feedings as your baby needs. Its not good to just ping pong your infants digestive tract around to fit your drinking schedule. His health should come before your fun.
Jenavive, have you ever talked to a lactation consultant? Really? Wow, I couldn't have guessed seeing as you drink while you breast feed. Guess what? I have talked to a lactation consultant, in and out of the hospital. Do you even know what breast milk is? Its what our bodies create out of the nutrients that enter our body. Thus, milk you create after you drink has ALCOHOL in it. Which is why when your breasts are full, you pump that milk out and don't use it. Thats why you have to be cautious even of over the counter painkillers like tylenol and such. But I guess the new generation of mothers dont care if they drink alcohol and pass it on to their baby. You should be protecting that baby with your life, not drinking a cocktail while your baby is hanging on your left breast.
And, I said 24 hours, because what cautious mother wouldnt wait at least a day for it to clear out of their system? Alcohol is metabolized, and different women means different rates of metabolisms. I'd rather be safe then sorry.
2006-09-07 20:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by purelce 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you're sober enough to drive, you should be fine to breastfeed.
As long as you don't overindulge frequently, I think any risks to your child are minimal. I nursed my older daughter for 14 months, and I'm still nursing my 21-month-old. I have an occasional beer or two without interrupting nursing at all, although I usually wait until the kids are in bed so that it will be a while before another nursing session.
Go out and have a good time with your friends. If you really drink a lot, just wait until morning to nurse again (assuming you don't wake up still drunk).
See the link I posted below for more info on alcohol and breastfeeding.
2006-09-08 07:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mom to 3 under 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
momma2mingbu has it right. The basic idea is, if you're too drunk to drive, you're probably too drunk to nurse.
But if you think about it, how much alcohol does a beer have- like, 5/6%? And the legal blood alcohol limit (your milk alcohol level is comparable to your blood alcohol level) is only .08%. If you have a blood alcohol limit of .2%, you probably have alcohol poisoning. And I remember reading that most non-alcoholic beers have around .5% alcohol- so, at your most trashed, you're still not even feeding your baby as much alcohol as in an O'Douls.
One thing that does concern me, though, is that you say "waiting 9 months for this"- if your baby was just born, I would wait to have your night on the town. You're not healed yet, and it's best to get breastfeeding good and established before leaving your baby for a long time.
If you'd like to have a drink or two at home, though- knock yourself out! Just nurse the baby beforehand, so that the alcohol has more time to get out of your system before nursing again, and make it a once in a while thing (all things in moderation!).
The doomsayers who think any alcohol at all is going to hurt your baby have no proof to back themselves up. At all.
Edited to add:
If you are going to get actually drunk, though, DO NOT sleep with your baby afterwards, and make sure someone basically sober is available to help care for your child (the papa, or a good friend?).
2006-09-08 04:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by kalirush 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First off, if you're going to be out for a while, you may want to pump right before you leave so you don't get engorged. Then the baby could have your milk while you are away instead of formula.
Current research says that occasional use of alcohol (just a couple of drinks) is not harmful to the nursing baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs classifies alcohol (ethanol) as a “Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.” However, many experts do recommend against drinking more than 1-2 drinks per week. It *IS* recommended that you time your drinks to avoid breastfeeding while drinking and then for 2-3 hours after indulging. (Per Medications & Mother's Milk by Dr. Hale.)
Some people will tell you to "pump and dump" your milk after drinking. There is NO NEED to pump & dump milk after drinking alcohol, unless you get engorged and need to do so for your own comfort. Pumping & dumping DOES NOT speed the elimination of alcohol from your milk. Alcohol leaves your milk in the same way that it leaves your bloodstream. Less than 2% of the alcohol you consume reaches your blood and milk. A good guideline is.....if your head is clear, your milk is too. Or if you feel fine to drive, you should be fine to nurse.
Since you'll be responsible for a little baby, I don't really recommend "going out partying" but a drink here and there won't hurt anything if you are responsible about it.
Trust someone with RELIABLE and REFERENCED sources on this....not people who make up ridiculous numbers like 24 to 72 hours. Totally inaccurate and probably a number they pulled out of midair.
Call your local LLL Leader or IBCLC and they will verify my information personally.
2006-09-08 00:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're responsible enough to worry about this dilemma, which is great.
I would pump some milk for the baby before you go out... and just FYI: New studies show that breastmilk alcohol level works like blood alcohol level. Meaning that the booze will leave the milk in much the same process it leaves your bloodstream.
So, you could pump&dump, or you could wait 'til you're sober again. Just don't do any drugs, not sure it works the same way, and drugs are stored in fat cells and hang out in your body for a long time.
2006-09-08 04:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 23:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont know what the safest time period would be i dont think i would want to risk it really. I have breastfeed two baby boys and was afraid to drink. but to all the others out there that are bashing the person that posted this question I dont drink and dont go to parties, but she was simply asking a question at least she is being safe by asking. You have to give her credit for that. You all shouldnt be putting her down saying shes not a good mom you should be ashamed of yourselves acting like your the perfect people.
2006-09-07 20:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jenna 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry so much about drinking and breastfeeding as I would who's going to get up and take care of the baby if he/she happens to wake in the middle of the night, or even the next morning. I can't say I speak from experience, but I imagine taking care of an infant while you're hungover probably isn't much fun...
2006-09-08 02:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was(am) a young mom so I can relate to you and my son was breastfed 2 years and I turned 21 while breastfeeding him. SO ima tell you what I did. I waited 3-4 hours and I pumped bc I didn't get engorged and I drank plenty of water. Hope that helps. Don't listen to the criticism bc atleast your doing the rite thing by breastfeeding best of luck
2006-09-08 01:08:13 · answer #9 · answered by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Mom2two Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you sober up to feed the baby. If you wait too long (drink too much) you'll be incredibly engorged. I drink sometimes and am breastfeeding but I never get drunk. I have had three drinks max at a time since my baby was born. I've been wine tasting several times too.
24 and 72 hours are ridiculous suggestions!
2006-09-07 20:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by Jenavive 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋