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    Loraine Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 12, 2003, 05:54 PM
    Breastfeeding and alcohol
    I was wondering... I have a 7 month old who I am breastfeeding. I haven't had any alcohol of any kind (not that I ever drank much anyway) and my sisters want to take me out this weekend. I was wondering, now that he sleeps through the night am I able to go out and have like 4 drinks with them if I don't have to feed him for 9-10 hours later? Is it safe?
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    Dec 5, 2008, 10:56 PM

    If you want to go out with your friends why not pump some milk out and let the baby drink the milk that is pre-pumped and not worry that the alcohol will hurt the baby.
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    Dec 9, 2008, 11:16 AM

    You still need to pump and dump for up to 12 hours. I'm not saying it will hurt him for sure ( I have done it a time or 2) I just can't say it's OK.
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    Dec 9, 2008, 12:54 PM

    I'm not a big drinker either, but I have had a couple cocktails on more than one occasion and then breastfed 6-8 hours later. My rule is 3 hours per drink. My doctor said that the alcohol has a pretty quick half life in the breastmilk so if you're legally safe to drive, you're probably OK to nurse. But frankly, I don't think I could handle an infant intoxicated so I figure anything that impairs my ability to function is probably a bad idea.
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