I had a wine cooler and then breastfed right after my baby is only 6 wks will she be okay?

Question

the drink was 4 percent alcohol a volume

Answer 1

my doc said its ok to have a glass of wine every now and then just not to make it a habit. she also suggested if i was concerned to either pump before or go to babies r us and buy alcohol test strips. you dip this strip in your milk to see if there is alcohol in it and if its enough that u should not feed..

Answer 2

She will be fine! Wine coolers are like Kool-aid!

Answer 3

Yes, she should be ok.  I have heard that if you're sober enough to drive then you're sober enough to breastfeed.  This website has alot of good info check it out...  

http://www.kellymom.com/

Answer 4

I'm sure she'll be fine...I remember hearing somewhere that just to be sure, you should wait 2 hours after consuming alcohol before breastfeeding.  I used to pump before having a drink so I wouldn't have to worry about it!  She'll be fine...  :)

Answer 5

Just don't do it anymore, not good nor healthy. If you must drink a wine cooler or any other alcohol again, get a breast pump and do enough bottles to last a while before drinking so your baby isn't getting any alcohol in it's system.

Answer 6

Yes but don't drink again

Answer 7

You are allowed 1/2 a drink a day while breast feeding.  Your daughter will be fine, I had a glass of wine at a wedding, for the toast while breast feeding and every so often I have  a half glass of wine.  In that small of an amount, your baby dosne't get enough to cause any damage whatsoever

Answer 8

yes she will be fine but just dont make a habit out of it.

I always pump in time if i am about to have a drink. And make sure i have enough to last her the night so i dont feed her until i am totally sober. That way i know she isnt consuming as much.

If not my doctor says to wait an hour or two to feed her, just so my body has enough time to counter-act the alcohol from getting into my breastmilk.

Your doing the right thing breastfeeding hon!! She will be fine!

best wishes x

Answer 9

It should be fine, but it is a little late to ask this question! Is it really that hard to not drink?  

Answer 10

of course..your baby is fine..every now and again I have a couple glasses of wine and I still breast feed..my babies pediatrician said it is fine.