Alcohol and Breastfeeding
By Anna Burbidge – Le Leche League GB

With all the holiday festivities in full swing we thought you breastfeeding moms might find this information helpful.

“Reasonable alcohol intake should not be discouraged at all. As is the case with most drugs, very little alcohol comes out in the milk. The mother can take some alcohol and continue breastfeeding as she normally does. Prohibiting alcohol is another way we make life unnecessarily restrictive for nursing mothers.” ~ Dr. Jack Newman

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Breastfeeding mothers often receive conflicting advice about whether alcohol consumption can have an effect on their baby, which can leave them feeling like they have more questions than answers. While women are often warned not to consume alcohol during pregnancy due to evidence that it could cause damage to an unborn child,  the risks of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding are not as well defined. Read all this great information HERE.