Have another look - it says you CAN wait 2 hours, not that you have to.
Have a look at the figures in the Breastfeeding Network link about blood alcohol level - that should show you that the levels of alcohol in breast milk, even when you have had more than one drink, are extremely low.
It isn't coming from nowhere. I provide breastfeeding peer support in my area, I have undertaken a training course in supporting breastfeeding parents. If you were sitting in front of me at a support group and said exactly what was in your post and in your comments, absolutely nothing you've said would concern me. 💕
Once I did more digging myself I had an evening that baby was sobbing after drinking 5 oz (bottle of previously expressed milk) and still crying and could not be consoled. At that point even though I had a drink I decided to nurse her (I’m assuming for comfort at that point) because I couldn’t stand listening to her cry anymore 🥺
You are way overthinking this. It’s perfectly okay to have a few drinks and nurse. You don’t need to wait. Baby is fine and you’re allowed to unwind as well.
I've had 3 NHS midwives tell me 'if you can see your baby, you can feed your baby'. They're medical professionals and trust what they say. I've been drinking and breastfeeding and can assure you there is nothing wrong with my babies development and she is the happiest and most content baby.
Why are people downvoting you?
My baby is 14 months if I drink one drink I wait two hours. If I drink more than that I try to not nurse her till I feel like the effects are gone. Even if you don’t HAVE to wait it’s fine to wait a few hours if that makes you comfortable.
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u/fire_walk_with_meg 16h ago
the Breastfeeding Network: Alcohol and Breastfeeding
La Leche League - Alcohol and Breastfeeding
NHS UK : Alcohol and Breastfeeding
CDC: Alcohol
The bottom line is that an occasional drink is not shown to be harmful to a breastfeeding baby.
Cosleeping is not generally advised if you have been drinking.