Breastfeeding

I’m 17weeks pregnant. So far it’s been easy for me to not drink. However recently I have been wondering when I might be able to enjoy my glass of red again.
Is it okay to drink when breastfeeding? If so, how much and when?
I’ve heard that if you are then you need to discard your breast milk until it’s all off of your system. Is that true?

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This is not true.
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/alcohol/

The breastfeeding network and amazing resource. I often have a drink, 1 glass of wine or a gin and tonic, while feeding or just after.

My midwife advised that having a few drinks was fine and pump & dump is outdated advice. The alcohol presents in breastmilk in the same level as your blood as breastmilk is made from the blood. So the levels are very low. Your baby would often get more alcohol from a banana 😅 they advise not to drink as understandably they don't want people feeding their babies drunk. A glass of wine or two is fine!

When I breastfed my little one I had the occasional glass, anything more and I would be doing the calculation to pump and dump. X

Yes you can breastfeed and drink.

Agree the pump and dump advice is outdated! I have a glass or two whilst breastfeeding / pumping and by the next feed I feel comfortable feeding.

If you fee uncomfortable with this (there have been times where I’ve had 3 and hasn’t felt comfortable to BF afterwards), pump and use that milk in the bath! Don’t just discard it, it’s great for their skin!

The rule is not to get drunk so that you are incapable of caring for your baby.

The amount of alcohol in breast milk is the same amount found in a glass of orange juice. So therefore you can drink.

Don’t pump and dump. Like everyone has said it is outdated advice.

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