I have heard the same but when I researched it, there was not enough evidence or studies done to discuss the pros and cons. The similarity of all things I read said that its best not to consume any alcohol at all. I thought about jus having one glass a week but I couldnt go thru with it without knowing the facts. Talk to ur doc bcuz theres just not enough info anywhere elsr.
My doctor told me a glass every other day is fine.. he said sips of it will be best.. he also said its good for the babys heart development & then I guess to make me feel better about it he said that the older people always drank wine with their meals & their pregnancies were fine.. good point. So then I asked about after the baby is born because of breast feeding.. & he said drinking a glass or two about 2 to 3 before feeding or pumping is fine!
Oh that's exactly what I thought.. I held my tongue & went about my business, but everyone is different with some things & there is noooo way id wanna risk that mess! Doesn't sound worth it to me.. but it came straight from the docs mouth!
Mommy3 I would be very cautious of the advice your ob gave you. Yes, moms used to drink and smoke a lot during pregnancy...and they had low birth weight babies or worse. I am a l&d nurse. If you get any more questionable advice from that ob I would seriously think about switching doctors. Good for a baby's heart? No way. Alcohol is a depressant and a blood thinner... good for you for not trusting the advice. I had a patient once who was told by their doctor that pot helps with morning sickness...sure, it also causes placental abruption and she lost her baby. Always question things that don't seem right. Let your momma bears come out. Sounds like you are all off to good starts. Best wishes
Also about breastfeeding...it is recommended you pump and DUMP your breastmilk for 12 HOURS after drinking ANY alcohol. So keep that in mind and make sure you have plenty of expressed milk in the fridge before you drink. A glass or two 2 or 3 hours before nursing will result in a very sleepy baby....not safe.
Oh wow. So glad you said something. & that came from the doc at the doctors office, not the baby doc.. but I assure you, I'll be sure to call him out on this!
My two bros are docs and they said that even if there wad enuff research out there it most likely wud not be promoted bc as soon as u open the door and say even one glass if wine...which has been shown to have some health benefits......is allowed let's say once a month for example...ud have the people who say...ok I can drink once a month so once a week is ok right or once a day....some people wud exploit the confirmation and abuse it
There is no need to pump and dump your milk the alchol dosent stay in your milk it leaves the milk just as it does your body I did a lot of research on this and read a lot into it but as long as your drinking make sure there is enough milk to feed the baby while doing it but one glass of wine or beer is fine and you can still breastfeed reasearch it or ask your doc
Yup exactly no need to pump n dump. As soon as the alchol(however u spell that lol) is out of your blood it is out of your milk. Have a drink right after u nurse is best
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