123 replies to this topic

[benning]

Ummm...I've never heard of that.  Yuck!  Why couldn't it be pina coladas or something else.

I don't think it has to do with nutrition. It supposedly has to do with helping the mother's milk get let down. So, I assume, any alcohol would do (as long as it's the equivalent to a beer's worth of alcohol or less)

[cybertrano]

Welcome to the new world Madeline.

[Terry]

I don't think it has to do with nutrition. It supposedly has to do with helping the mother's milk get let down. So, I assume, any alcohol would do (as long as it's the equivalent to a beer's worth of alcohol or less)

No, non-alcoholic beer works as well as the alcoholic kinds.

[cybertrano]

I found this from the internet search:

http://rachelernst.c....aspx?PostID=67

An occasional drink -- one glass of wine, one beer or one mixed drink -- would not necessitate interrupting breastfeeding. However, daily drinking would not be recommended because it can inhibit milk let down and cause slow weight gain in the infant. Studies have shown that babies of mothers who drank beer breastfed more frequently but consumed less breastmilk than babies whose mothers did not drink alcohol. (Mennella and Beauchamp 1993) There is no truth to the old wive's tale that drinking wine or beer will increase milk supply and enhance milk let down.

It would also be inadvisable to drink to the point of intoxication. Mothers who become intoxicated should not breastfeed until they are completely sober. When the mother becomes sober, most of the alcohol has left the blood and it should be safe to resume breastfeeding. Drinking to the point of intoxication, or binge drinking, has not been adequately addressed in studies of breastfeeding mothers and babies so all of the risks are not clearly understood.

Dr. Cheston Berlin, who was a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee for Drugs and Chemicals in human milk, recommends no more that one or two drinks per week for the breastfeeding mother. He also advises "delaying breastfeeding for about six to eight hours after a night out with a few drinks." (1992)

According to Thomas Hale, "alcohol is not considered harmful to the infant if the amount and duration are limited." The alcohol you drink will peak in your blood in about 30 to 90 minutes. It will peak in the shorter time if you are drinking on an empty stomach and it will take up to 90 minutes if you are drinking while also eating. Dr. Hale suggests waiting for two to three hours after drinking before resuming breastfeeding.

[cybertrano]

http://www.medela.co...alcoholuse.html

[Erika]

That study seems more consistent to what I've heard.

[Terry]

That study seems more consistent to what I've heard.

Well, you can read studies all day long, but based on EXPERIENCE - mine and at least 7 other women who did/do this, a beer a day increases milk production. Non-alcoholic does as well as alcohol, so continued references to whether or not alcohol is appropriate is a moot point. I said before, it's NOT the alcohol, it's the grain or hops, no one knows for sure. So try NON-alcoholic beer and see if it works.

Geez, sometimes people stray way off topic. I was absolutely not advocating alcohol drinking.

[cybertrano]

We know you are not advocating alcohol drinking Terry.

(besides I am already drunk anyway )

And thanx for the info.

Geez, sometimes people stray way off topic.  I was absolutely not advocating alcohol drinking.

[Erika]

Terry, I knew you weren't advocating drinking but I had never heard that before. I've heard that you can drink but your blood alcohol level is the same as your breast milk so just to be careful. Of course, there are lots of things they warn you about.

[cybertrano]

I rather eat watermellon like the one you have Erika.

Terry, I knew you weren't advocating drinking but I had never heard that before.  I've heard that you can drink but your blood alcohol level is the same as your breast milk so just to be careful.  Of course, there are lots of things they warn you about.

[cybertrano]

Should we put our beloved dog, Chelsee, to death now that Christopher is here? This is a serious question we are debating. That our dog is 16 year old and sick of old age and needing and taking away too much of our time. Time that can be spent on our kiddie.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

Should we put our beloved dog, Chelsee, to death now that Christopher is here?  This is a serious question we are debating.  That our dog is 16 year old and sick of old age and needing and taking away too much of our time.  Time that can be spent on our kiddie. 

If your dog is in pain and is truly suffering, that is one thing.

Please do not put your dog to sleep just because it takes time to care for it. Dogs adapt, and they require only a small fraction of the time children take. Chelsee can sit by your side while you are holding Christopher. Please do not reward your pet's loyalty by putting it to sleep because it is a minor inconvenience.

[cybertrano]

Chelsee was pretty much 'our kid' until the arrival of Christopher. It's an unfortunate coincidence that Chelsee appears to get sicker since last week and needing/getting medical attentions. We are taking her to the vet to evaluate her situation.

My wife loves Chelsee very much but she is getting frustrated and sad that she doesn't have the time and energy to care for Chelsee. It's stressful enough with Christopher.

[cybertrano]

I also love Chelsee in a more realistic manner - that the bottomline is she's a dog. Can she be allowed to put more stress on us which may affect Christopher? That's a serious question.

[CostcoLover]

What happens when you have 2 kids? or 3?

That's life Cyber, I say cut back or eliminate the gym and take care of your pet.

We had one of our kids in the hospital and had 2 to care for. Soon we'll have 3. Start juggling. Don't just put your pet to sleep because it's an inconvenience.