Do I still need to pump & dump if I drink a glass or two of wine while breastfeeding?

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http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/alcohol/

"Per Hale (2012), “mothers who ingest alcohol in moderate amounts can generally return to breastfeeding as soon as they feel neurologically normal.” ... There is no need to pump & dump milk after drinking alcohol, other than for mom's comfort — pumping & dumping does not speed the elimination of alcohol from the milk."

As long as you are only drinking moderately and feel normal (not tipsy) then you are fine to breastfeed. If you are concerned double check with your doctor or your child's pediatrician, but my doctors said a glass of wine is fine.

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Nope, the new regulations are just to wait until you sober up to feed. The alcohol will metabolize out of your milk at the same rate it leaves your body. No dumping required.
If you're planning a REALLY fun night they do recommend pump before, so baby can eat in the middle of the night and in the morning, bit if you're ok you drive (actually ok, not "I'm just tipsy its fine) you're ok to feed.

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If you won't be feeding again for a couple hours you're fine. Rule of thumb, if you can feel you had a drink, baby will too. Don't push it and drink too much unless you want to dump. Wine is tricky. A 4oz glass an hour should be fine.

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No you do not!!! Talk to your Dr! 
Your body filters the alcohol out , if you are going to drink in excess of course!! 
But otherwise no!

I have done a lot of reasearch and talked to a few dr plus lactation specialist. 
If you plan on getting drunk do not breast feed 
If it's one glass then it's ok, just wait an hour .

If you are feeling the effects of alcohol do not breast feed .

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No. Never pump and dump that is just a total waste of perfectly good milk! With wine give it about an hour per drink. So 2 glasses? Give it 2 hours from the time you finished the second glass to be safe.

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If you can safely and legally drive, you can breastfeed.

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Duh, you can't give your infant poisoned milk.

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Just wait until you no longer feel the effects of the alcohol, then feed

Do I still need to pump & dump if I drink a glass or two of wine while breastfeeding?

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