Is it safe to drink alcohol when you’re breastfeeding?
And what should you do if you have too much to drink as a nursing mom?
What does “pump and dump” mean?
Its often done by women who think they’ve had too much to drink.
Keep in mind that pumping and dumping doesn’t get alcohol out of your system.
It will eventually leave your bloodstream (and your milk supply) naturally.
But in some cases, it can be helpful to pump and dump.
Is drinking alcohol while breastfeeding safe for you and your baby?
Alcohol only leaves your breast milk once it leaves your bloodstream.
That means that pumping and dumping wouldn’t do the trick to get alcohol out of your system.
It’s okay to enjoy a drink from time to time.
But its never safe to drink a lot when youre taking care of your child.
And regular and heavy consumption has been shown todecrease your milk supply.
(Its a myth that drinking beer increases your supply.)
Is pumping and dumping after youve been drinking always necessary before breastfeeding your baby?
Alcohol doesn’t stay in breast milk, and pumping and dumping doesn’t eliminate it from your system.
Timing is key, though.
