Opinion: I’m fed up with people criticising new mums for drinking alcohol – it’s sexist, and it’s unscientific

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Misinformation and confusion around this topic is partly responsible for low breastfeeding rates, and certainly puts more unnecessary pressure on new mothers

 

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Pregnant breastfeeding or just people who wants children anytime in their life shouldn't drink?????? At all.

While we constantly review research, present studies indicate that although significant amounts of alcohol are secreted into breastmilk it is not considered harmful to the infant if the amount and duration are limited. That’s all you need

4) and sexist idea that bf mothers ought, if they want to be a good parent, abstain completely. Use your own judgement wisely.

3) If you are able to wait until you are diner enough to drive, then you are safe to breastfeed. Any other advice is based on the erroneous

2) breastmilk as blood alcohol levels fluctuate. Therefore, there is no need to pump & dump unless you are uncomfortable and feeling drunk

1) As a new mum, I dispersed info. That midwives weren’t allowed to, based on the advice from La Leche League: alcohol flies freely through

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Sexist, Unscientific?!?!?

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