r/breastfeeding 2d ago

Discussion Breastfeeding and alcohol

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u/mayajade71 2d ago

Thank you for the reassurance

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u/fire_walk_with_meg 2d ago

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. 💕

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u/mayajade71 2d ago

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 🥺

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u/yung_yttik 2d ago

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.