My wife is breastfeeding our newborn that is 2 weeks old and she had 3 cups of wine should she pump and throw away the milf or is she ok to feed? Please let me know...Thank You
2006-11-29 19:29:04 · 17 answers · asked by ricky_rod20 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As usual, you're getting tons of bad advice on this topic. I can't believe how people just pull answers out of the air around here. Here is THE TRUTH about alcohol and breastfeeding, with references provided at the link below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs classifies alcohol (ethanol) as a “Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.”
Pumping and dumping is not necessary. Pumping & dumping DOES NOT speed the elimination of alcohol from the milk. The alcohol is eliminated from the milk in the same way it leaves her bloodstream. The only reason to pump and dump would be if she became uncomfortably engorged.
Everyone metabolizes it a bit differently, based on body weight, how much they've eaten, etc. Less than 2% of the alcohol consumed by the mother reaches her blood and milk. The general rule is to wait 2 hours per drink to nurse, per Dr. Hale. Another good rule of thumb is, "if your head is clear, your milk is too" or "if you feel sober enough to drive, then you are sober enough to nurse."
2006-11-29 23:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
whoa! Pump and throw it out for 24 hours??? Thats crazy. what I did was this, 1 hour for every drink I've had, the rule is if your sober enough to drive your sober enough to breastfeed your baby. One night I went out and had a crazy night (I had pumped a lot beforehand) and I came home and waited until the following morning to breastfeed and I pumped and dumped twice in between. The percentage of alcohol that the baby gets from each drink you have is so small that its barely a big deal. Besides over what period of time did she have 3 glasses? If it was over the course of 2 or more hours its not a big deal anyway.
And I don't know who these people are saying "what kind of a mother will she be!" Theres nothing wrong with a night out for 2 new parents 2 weeks after the baby is born. My daughters ped told me we HAD to get out by her 2 week checkup.
~~~When I pumped and dumped it wasn't to make sure the alcohol was gone it was for my own comfort.
2006-11-29 22:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by addisonsmom17 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Woah
These people are being a bit cruel yeah two weeks a bit early
but not cool to judge her parenting completely.
I would next time pump enough for a day the night before and store it. Im sure this question was asked because she was concerned and makeing sure she did the right thing afterwards.
Goodluck and Good Question
2006-11-29 23:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy.W 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, pump the milf! :P
Haha, sorry I thought that was funny ;) I would pump the milk and discard it. If she is also feeding the baby bottles (formula) or if she has some stored I'd feed the baby that for the time being and start fresh in 24 hours.
2006-11-29 19:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Blocked duct Blocked ducts advance whilst milk is prevented from passing via the ducts to the nipple. This situation can take place any time in the time of the era once you're breastfeeding. soreness is many times localized to a minimum of one particular component of the breast and there is in lots of cases a reddened component of the breast over a exceedingly mushy lump. whilst milk is blocked from draining, that's extra in all probability to grow to be contaminated. Blocked ducts would desire to be dealt with immediately: As with engorgement, breast feed extra many times, prepare heat compresses previously feeding, make certain your bra isn't too tight, and rub down the sore section Have your infant nurse on the sore breast first. If available, place her so as that her chin is over the side of the breast that's painful, as this could be the place the main "suction" is utilized. many times, swap feeding positions from one feeding to the subsequent so as that milk is "extracted" extra flippantly from many factors of the breast look for suggestion out of your physician in case you have fever or worsening soreness, are no longer able to breastfeed, or if the lump and/or soreness isn't convalescing over a million-3 days. additionally look for suggestion in case you're persistently experiencing blocked ducts I honestly have additionally blanketed to informative web content under which will help!
2016-10-13 10:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that it goes by how the mother feels. If she feels tipsy, wait to feel sober before feeding the baby. Here is a link with a similar question:
http://alcoholism.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=alcoholism&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding.com%2Fhelpme%2Fhelpme_asklc_ans9.html
http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/16959.htm
2006-11-29 19:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by Susan M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you are having to make a decision like this.I'd throw it out.The baby at this age is too small and intakes very little else for nourishment.
Good luck.
http://experts.about.com/q/Breastfeeding-1764/drinking-wine-brestfeeding.htm
2006-11-29 19:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by lacibonet 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
First your wife should be ashamed! I mean 2 weeks old!!! What a mom she is going to turn out to be...But to answer your question...No I would not give that milk to the baby at all...Have her pump it out and make sure you set it on high when she is pumping! I pray she has some stored for the babies sake...4 oz is acceptable (although I would NEVER do this)
Alcohol is absorbed into the mother's bloodstream therefore it will be in breast milk...so NO please do not let her breastfeed! Tell her to wait at least 12-24 hours before giving any of the contaminated milk to her child...In substantial doses, alcohol can act as a depressant on the baby's nervous system, and potentially the respiratory system. Alcohol also acts on the liver, causing the organ to block production of blood sugar – which can lead to hypoglycemia...
Also PLEASE do not let the mother co-sleep with the child after she has consumed any alcohol....I would try and take care of the child if I was you for the time being....she should be more of a parent and stop thinking only of herself....This has affected her child and you are being a very wise parent in being the responsibly one. I am sorry she has put you in this position...
2006-11-29 21:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by momwhocares 3 · 0⤊ 9⤋
she probably should not feed the baby that milk. it's probably safe for her to have maybe 1 glass of wine but more than that i wouldn't think is safe.
2006-11-29 19:31:01 · answer #9 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It's not a good idea to drink while breast feeding. She should express once then it should be OK. When i had my first the mid wife told me that 1 glass ever once in a while is OK. I never did it anyway
2006-11-29 19:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by booh 3 · 1⤊ 7⤋