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Breastfeeding and Alcohol

Source : Breastfeeding fact sheets - Fédération Nourri-Source

BREASTFEEDING AND ALCOHOL

Continue to breastfeed

• There is no demonstrated harm for occasional ( not daily ) moderate ( ≤ 1 or 2 drinks / week ) consumption
• Peak of alcohol levels occur about 30-60 minutes after consumption
• Total elimination of alcohol occurs 2-3h after the last consumption

Alcohol level in blood = Alcohol level in milk

REMEMBER

• For occasional consumption, there is no need to pump and dump
• The best time to breastfeed is just before or at the time of alcohol consumption
• Avoid co-sleeping
• Beware of the decrease in the parent's vigilance
• Possibility of a decrease in the let down reflex

REFERENCE: LE PETIT NOURRI-SOURCE 

2023

www.nourri-source.org

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Alimentation Périnatalité   Production lactée

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