Alcohol
Many women worry that they won’t be able to drink alcohol at all if they choose to breastfeed. Whilst it is true that alcohol passes through blood into breast milk; if a woman remains within the recommended safe limits then the influence of alcohol on breast milk is small.
Alcohol levels in breast milk are highest approximately 30-90 minutes after drinking so it is advisable to restrict your drinking until after your baby has had a feed. For good health it is advised that women drink no more than 2-3 units per day. Never put yourself in a situation where you may fall asleep with your baby (on a bed, chair or settee) if you have been drinking alcohol.
