Drinking?

Question

I could really use a glass of wine tonight. But I'm nervous. What's everyone's take?

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Go for it! If you feel fine - as in, you'd be ok to drive - no need to pump and dump. Enjoy your wine! Best to do it right after baby feeds if possible.

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Rule of thumb is if you're ok to drive you're ok to nurse. Alcohol in the Milk works the same way as alcohol in blood. So there's no need to pump and dump. It works It's way out after a couple of hours for each drink. I'll feed my boy then have a drink and wait 2 hours before nursing. But just in case I have a few bottles worth of pumped milk ready.

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Agreed! Sri k it right after you pump/nurse. It'll be out of your system before baby eats again. Also, if you like dark beer, it's great to boost your supply! My doctor actually recommended me having a few every week!!! It worked great!!!

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Go for it! I don't drink yet because my daughter tanks up with a big feeding and lots of comfort nursing before she goes to bed, she sleeps through the night. If I were able to get her down for 2-4 hours I would

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