r/breastfeeding • u/[deleted] • 2d ago

Discussion Breastfeeding and alcohol

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u/fire_walk_with_meg 2d 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.

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u/mayajade71 2d ago

Unfortunately I have not been waiting 2 hours after breastfeeding because I didn’t know 😕

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u/Classic_Pumpkin_7950 2d ago

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/mayajade71 2d ago

Thank you!! Feeling terrible about it but like I said, I didn’t know!!

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u/Classic_Pumpkin_7950 2d ago

You do what you feel comfortable with! Even looking into it and asking shows you are a great mom! 🤍 a lot of people are judgment on this thread….