Alcohol during breastfeeding: use, consequences, what is dangerous

Why is alcohol dangerous during lactation?

Sometimes it can be difficult to abstain from alcoholdrinks for 1.5-2 years, which includes the period of pregnancy, then lactation. Sometimes there is a strong desire to drink at least a little wine, especially during a festive feast. But still, it is strongly recommended to completely give up alcohol for the first three months.Alcohol during breastfeeding can change the taste of milk and the baby will refuse to take the breastPhoto: Getty How alcoholic drinks affect the baby's body:

Alcohol is bad for the infant’s nervous system. Most likely he will fall asleep quickly, but in a dream he will often wake up and cry. A regular intake of alcoholic beverages leads to a lag of mental development.
Alcohol affects the cardiovascular system. Heartbeat is disturbed, weakness, choking is manifested.
Alcohol provokes intestinal colic. Ethyl alcohol irritates the gastrointestinal tract. Beneficial substances are practically not absorbed. The child may weigh a little and lag in physical development.

Regular alcohol consumption by the mother can lead to the child becoming addicted to alcoholic beverages, and as the child grows older, the craving will increase.

Consequences of drinking alcohol during lactation

If you still decide to drink, then listen to the recommendations:

Feed the baby before drinking or decipher. Put the milk in the fridge, where it will not lose its properties during the day.
The dose of ethanol consumed by the content should not exceed 15 ml, maximum 30. 30 ml is equivalent to 35 ml of 40% of beverages; 100-130 dry wine; 90-100 sweets; 300 ml of inferior beer.
Drink only quality drinks. Do not forget that in addition to ethyl alcohol, which is often poorly cleaned, it contains chemical impurities. Especially in sweet wines and liqueurs.

During lactation, it is prohibited to consume energy drinks.

How much does alcohol in breast milk

Alcohol reaches breast milk after 30-40min. 100 ml of a weak drink reduces its concentration within 2 hours, and strong drinks are eliminated for at least 5 hours. Therefore, if you drank a glass of wine or beer, then after 3 hours you can feed the baby. Alcohol and breast milk are incompatible, so it is better to abstain from it for the entire lactation period, or at least the first 3 months. If you still cannot live without alcoholic drinks, then listen to the advice.