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Drinking Alcohol occasionally
Can I drink alcohol since breastfeeding my 1 month child. If yes what is the precautions to take. Please suggest. Can I take red wine if it's safe
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It is recommended not to drink till 3-5 months , or until the time baby is exclusively breast feeding..
That said, it doesn’t not seem like the alcohol is excreted in the milk, but can have other undesired effects for you and the baby
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No it is not recommended
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Best is to avoid…
Avoiding breastfeed for 2 hours after intake ( can be expressed milk used for next feed )
Limit to one drink a day
Red wine is alcohol too (11-14 %)
Beer 4-6 %
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Female alcohol daily limit is lower than male .
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It will affect your baby health too .
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I would suggest not to take at least the first 6 months of breastfeeding.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Avoid the alcohol during breastfeeding
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