I have a 6MO DS. Had IVF and a traumatic birth which probably makes my choice post birth even more confusing.
He is EBF. I made the decision not to give up alcohol whilst feeding. I love a drink as does DP and both our families and its huge part of our social life. I missed this massively while pregnant/ ttc
I thought this was an informed decision but constantly pushed the boundaries. Looking back, I think i was caught up in the emotion of a new baby- the happiness of having so many visitors admiring him, the love for DP, the loneliness of being alone all day meaning that I
Quite often clung desperately to company on social occasions/ weekends.
The end result is I have continued to feed DS, on occasions whilst drunk. I would estimate a good bottle of wine of the course of a day (ie all
Day BBQ) and sometimes more. I have never been drunk enough to have a hangover the next day or feel out of control (or feel "very" drunk) but I'm sure that's not the point.
The last few weeks it feels like the mist has cleared and I've emerged from that newborn fuzz horrified. I'm worried I've damaged his brain and affected his development. I can't find any information online saying what the consequences of drinking whilst BF are.
I'm considering asking my Health visitor but am scared of that little note going on the NHS system and following me and my son around for many years. I also wonder if they can really do anything, so I'd be given a black mark against me for no real benefit. I can only assume we have to wait and see if any damage has been done?
I should've just ff. he won't take a bottle but we could've put him on one sooner
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Stupidstupidstupid77 · 08/09/2015 14:02
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