If I wanted to drink more than one or two drinks, how many feedings after should I give her a bottle?
2006-11-17 12:44:30 · 20 answers · asked by Kiwi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
All right... I worked with the breastfeeding teachers at the hospital and know enough about breastfeeding to write a book. It's easy to be an expert about this stuff because a friend of a friend of a friend's baby got sick after they drank milk after their mom had a glass of wine 2 days after she drank. It is PERFECTLY okay for you to have a couple drinks while you're breastfeeding. You don't have to pump and dump any milk. Breastmilk is CONSTANTLY being replenished. It's not like you're keeping a gallon of milk in your breasts until your baby is ready to feed. Wait 2-3 hours after you drink and then the milk is perfectly safe to feed to your baby. I breastfeed and had a couple drinks several times after I had my baby and she is progressing wonderfully. Here is an EXCELLENT article that goes into more detail about drinking and breastfeeding. Have fun, but be safe!
2006-11-17 14:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by ttujes711 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As usual, none of these people know what they are talking about or have reliable references. Here is THE TRUTH about alcohol and breastfeeding:
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs classifies alcohol (ethanol) as a “Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.”
For each drink you have, it takes about 2 hours to eliminate the alcohol from your bloodstream. (Per Thomas Hale, who is *THE* expert on drugs and breastfeeding.) Pump or feed right before you have your first drink. If you have some expressed breastmilk, that can be giving to baby if needed.
There is no need to pump & dump milk after drinking alcohol (unless you get engorged). Pumping and dumping does not speed the elimination of alcohol from the milk. Less than 2% of the alcohol consumed by the mother reaches her blood and milk. The alcohol leaves your milk in the same way it leaves your bloodstream.
A good rule of thumb is, "if your brain is clear, your milk is too" or "if you are sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to nurse."
2006-11-17 21:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want to dring for the relaxation it gives, use catnip or valerian root. Catnip is safest for children, but too much of anything can cause at least temporary problems. If taking an herb, I'd wait 5 hours after the last dose, just to be safe. An interestng thing about valerian is that the literature claims that it actually improves --rather than inhibits-- driving performance!
The following Web locations have some very good info about the subject of safety where babies are concerned ...
Drinking Moms Damage Baby's Nerves
(Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com)
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31375
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center
www.come-over.to/FASCRC
Pediatricians, Brain Fats, Formula, and Raw Milk: the Jig Is Up
thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr.php?page=articles/charlie.php
2006-11-17 21:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are planning on getting drunk then I wouldn't advise it. But, if you just plan on having a few then it should be ok if you pump first and wait on the alcohol to get out of your system before actually breastfeeding anymore(1 hour to every 12 oz)
2006-11-17 22:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by Tabbycat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pre-pump enough to feed her for 2 days. My sister told me about the pump and dump method. Baby can't have your milk for 48hours after you drink (1 -2 cocktails ). However if you plan on getting really drunk then you will need to wait longer. Alcohol poisioning is not something your baby needs, so becareful.
But please, defintely don't take your baby with you to the bar - not classy at all.
Bottoms up!!!
2006-11-17 21:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by 90% of the time I am 68% right 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd definitely not breastfeed for 24 hours. Just to be safe, I'd wait longer. Do you have someone to take care of your baby overnight? You don't want to be intoxicated and have to deal with an emergency situation with your baby. Just something to think about. I had friends that had small children and when they went to parties they took turns on who got to drink and who didn't. That way there was someone who was always sober to look after the children.
2006-11-17 20:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do not drink and breast feed at all. If for some reason something is wrong with the baby later on you will feel guilt for the rest of your life.
It is very dangerous. If you are going to party then you should bottlefeed.
2006-11-17 20:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by SheRa 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The safest thing is not to drink.. but if you feel you have to , to be on the safe side i would give the bottle for 48 hours..
2006-11-17 20:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pump enough milk for 24 hours Because alcohol stays in your system for up to well 24 hours. And then have fun every mother needs a night out.Have fun!
2006-11-17 21:10:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No drinking what so ever until you are don't breastfeeding. It will be in your milk. If you have to go out have a soda.
2006-11-17 22:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋