Monday, November 28, 2011

Alcohol in lactation, myths and truths


There are many things to talk about breastfeeding and alcohol and that some increase milk production, others decrease and to what extent, it is good to take them in moderation. So here you are commented some facts and answers on this subject.

One of the most common questions is whether the baby may be affected, if the mother drinks wine or beer. The answer is that everything depends on how much alcohol and the time you drink. alcohol levels in blood and milk are usually highest about an hour and a half after the last drink , although these levels vary from person to person.


A glass of wine or cocktail from time to time does not affect a nursing baby or interfere with milk production in the long term. Some studies show that babies drink less milk if the mother has recently drunk alcohol.

So if you are going to drink an occasional drink, wait at least two hours per drink before giving the milk to the baby, so give him a chance to dissipate alcohol. Alcohol is not stored in breast milk, so dump it out a bit and will not do anything. Also remember to take a soft drink for each alcohol to prevent dehydration.

On the side of popular myth that a glass of beer a day increases milk production has no scientific evidence to support it. More than a century, it was believed that beer was used as a tonic for nursing mothers, but today we know that the key to having enough milk is a nutritious diet.

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