Any mummies will still drink alcohol during breastfeeding journey? There was once i drink half can of beer and 3 hrs ltr need to express milk. Felt guilty that will my babies safe to drink the expressed milk?

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Usually, it is advised against drinking or smoking while breastfeeding - and even drinking caffeine because some babies are really sensitive and can get sick or cranky from it even though only small amounts get passed through breastmilk. There's a saying that goes "if you're sober enough to drive, you're sober enough to breastfeed". But with that said, please do not breastfeed while drinking - especially if you know that alcohol doesn't sit very well with you, just for the safety of your child! Otherwise, there's no real need to pump/dump or wait before breastfeeding but do keep a look out for any sensitivities your child might have!

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