What is dangerous alcohol during lactation

It is sometimes difficult to abstain from alcohol.drinks for 1.5-2 years, which include the period of pregnancy, then lactation. Sometimes there is a keen desire to drink at least some 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 child refuses to take the breastPhoto: Getty How does alcohol affect the child'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 use of alcohol by the mother can lead to the child becoming addicted to alcohol, and as the child matures, the craving will increase.

Consequences of alcohol use 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 is forbidden to use energy.

How much does alcohol in breast milk

Alcohol comes to breast milk in 30-40min 100 ml of a non-strong drink reduces its concentration within 2 hours, and strong drinks are discharged 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 refrain from it for the entire period of lactation, or at least the first 3 months. If you still can not without alcohol, then listen to the advice.

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