Can I still breastfeed? Help!

Question

I accidentally drank alcohol while I'm breastfeeding. The amount I drank before I realized it was probably equivalent to a shot. Is my baby still ok to breastfeed?

Answer

How did you accidentally drink alcohol? 🙄 But yes, you are fine to breastfeed! No need to feel bad about having a drink and breastfeeding.

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If you're able to drive you're able to nurse.

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Even several drinks won't have an effect on baby because there is such a tiny percentage that goes into your breastmilk.

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Yes. Baby gets a very small percentage. If you could drive, you can feed.

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Many lactation consultants have told me "if I'm ok to drive I'm ok to BF". I personally never felt comfortable drinking. I get that you didn't mean to. Do you have a stash you could use until it's out of your system? They also make little test strips to tell if there is alcohol in your milk.

Can I still breastfeed? Help!

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