i drink probably every other weekend.. i drnk proly 2 ..32 oz of malt liquor ..ive drank since she was a month old im breast feeding her so will it affect her in the future..shes doin fine now she crawls she trys to stand herself up shes doin everything that a 8 month old should be doing dos that mean that the alcohol didnt get to her cuz ive been drinkin since she was a month old.. but sometimes i get guilty cuz i dont want to hurt her but i like to drink.. but its so hard to get her on the bottle i need advice.
2007-10-12 08:43:26 · 39 answers · asked by Lindsey S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Stop drinking and be a good parent.
2007-10-12 08:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by Adawg 3 · 9⤊ 3⤋
Breastfeeding is better than bottle feeding, so I'm glad you're breastfeeding.
Any chemicals you ingest, your breastfeeding baby ingests. Would you put 64 oz of malt liquor in a bottle to feed her? Probably not.
Even though she is crawling and everything like normal babies should does not mean that the alcohol is not hurting her. Her brain is still developing, and this may show up later in life. Alcohol is a poison, and infants are sensitive to all toxins. You could be doing a lot of damage, even if you don't see it now.
Please try to quit drinking while you are breastfeeding! It can be hard to quit for a while, but it really is best for your baby if you don't consume alcohol. There are probably support groups available online, sometimes knowing other people who are trying not to drink can help! I encourage you to keep breastfeeding, it is much healthier than using bottles and formula. But please quit drinking until your baby is weaned off breast milk.
2007-10-12 08:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's terrible. I can't believe you would even think of drinking like that while breastfeeding a newborn baby. Come on, can't you get your priorities straight for a short time in your life to be good to your baby and do what is best? It does harm a baby because a baby's internal organs are still growing, the liver is very sensitive and alcohol is a major deterent in helping the liver grow normally.
If you have to drink, drink in moderation, I believe it's one drink per day.. an average size drink not a 32 oz.
You should be pumping out your milk and throwing it away if it's more than that. But why toss out that precious milk... your baby should be getting everything healthy from you. I think it's time you switch to formula if drinking is that important to you. Good luck.
2007-10-12 09:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by Cupid 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-08 03:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everything that you put into your body affects your baby. Right now is the time to be eating nutritiously, eliminating dangerous foods/beverages, and taking care of yourself so you can take care of your little girl. If drinking is harmful to an adult's body (think cirrhosis), imagine how devestating the effects are on your child? Even if you can't see any difference in her, these things can have very long term affects. One possibility is that she will be predisposed to alcoholism and will have a much easier chance of becoming addicted to it. So overall, in her best interest, refrain from drinking at least until she's done breast feeding. Best of luck
2007-10-12 08:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No matter what studies indicate you should do what is BEST for you child and drinking while you are breastfeeding is NOT what is best!! You brought a blessing into this world and want to give it alcohol? Why bother putting it in your system? Just give it to her straight from the bottle...when she grows up you can both go to AA together.
I realize you're on here for advice, but really...thats common sense!
2007-10-12 08:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Can't you drink after you put her to bed for the evening? If you drink during the day and you are breasfeeding, basically, your daughter is drinking too (and she's only a baby!). This can't be good for her. If you must drink during the day, I think you should feed her formula. This would be more appropriate for the situation that you have described.
2007-10-12 08:50:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are you crazy? Do you know that whatever you eat and drink first goes to your breast milk and then to you? Start her on formula if you are going to drink, you don't want an 8 month old alcoholic. Did u drink during your pregnancy? Same effects happen to the baby when being breastfed
2007-10-12 08:49:25 · answer #8 · answered by Dazy 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
you want advice? here it is- stop drinking. At least until your baby is no longer being breastfed. Yes alcohol can hurt her. Anything that you ingest will pass to the baby through your breast milk. I am sure that you can give up alcohol for a few months for the sake of your baby's health, and if you can't then you need help.
2007-10-12 08:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think you are incredibly selfish. Maybe you need to get your priorities straight. If you are so scared you will hurt her then I would try like hell to get her to take a bottle and pump when you aren't drinking and have someone give her the bottle.
2007-10-12 17:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by *adria* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you ingest your baby ingests. Yes, the alcohol you drink affects your child. So does the food you eat and the quality of the air you breathe.
Stop drinking. Your child is a gift and deserves every chance to have a happy healthy life.
2007-10-12 08:48:36 · answer #11 · answered by Digging for answers 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋