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Quick question - can I have a small glass of wine whilst bf tonight? Or not?

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munchkinmum · 19/06/2008 22:56

Anyone - have been so good for 9 weeks but just fancy a wee glass of wine now....

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Ledodgy · 19/06/2008 22:57

Yes!

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katw3kitts · 19/06/2008 22:57

I do.

Why not ?

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onepieceoflollipop · 19/06/2008 22:58

Yes I did, someone else will be along in a bit with a more technical explanation of why it is ok. (assuming you genuinely mean a glass and not a crate? )

Enjoy it. p.s. afaik the only thing you need to be aware of is if you are b/f and co-sleeping it is not recommended.

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jumblesale · 19/06/2008 22:58

You go for it. I drank (moderately!) whilst BFing my 3. Everything in moderation etc. Enjoy!

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FromGirders · 19/06/2008 22:58

Absolutely you can. The level of alcohol in your milk is the same as that in your blood, so it's a fraction of a percent.
Don't drink so much you've got a hangover - dealing with babies and a hangover simultaneously is hellish

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bluenosesaint · 19/06/2008 22:59

Yes! ...and enjoy

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munchkinmum · 19/06/2008 23:00

Marvellous - I'm going to enjoy this!!!!

Thanks all x

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FromGirders · 19/06/2008 23:01

Here's the technical info from kellymom.com

Basically, a glass of wine won't affect baby at all, more than two may inhibit your let down, and it's not a good idea to drink every day.

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munchkinmum · 19/06/2008 23:01

YYYYYYUUUUUUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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pavlovthecat · 19/06/2008 23:03

Enjoy. I spent the first few weeks not touching, apart from first night home when i had a glass of champagne. Then i fugured it was ok once i a while and DD's behaviour never changed as a result.

It tastes nicer when you think you shouldn't too

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onepieceoflollipop · 19/06/2008 23:08


Meant to say steady on though munchy, that's probably going to go straight to your head in a deliciously whoozy way!
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munchkinmum · 19/06/2008 23:17

still sober, don't worry! having a small glass v. slowly.

Is deelish.

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solo · 19/06/2008 23:21

I have a few if I fancy and always have done - from pregnancy(when I wasn't off it)right through to now. I don't drink loads anyway and as long as people are sensible, there's no reason why not IMO.

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