Hate myself right now

[xShiningStarx]

Hi so I got drunk last night (partner looking after baby) she's 20 weeks old and was the first time since finding out pregnant I've got drunk,I exclusively breastfeed and stupidly had a few weed bongs with my friend (I don't make a habit of this and won't be doing it again!) I've breastfed baby this morning but after googling a LOT it says it stays in breastmilk for weeks :( I'm so upset and pissed off with myself am I ok to carry on breastfeeding or do I know need to switch to formula because of this.... I really don't want my breastfeeding journey to end because of my stupidity what are others thoughts on this and do you know anyone who has smoked and carried on etc? Thank you

Well, I imagine the levels would be pretty low so I'd not switch to formula.

The alcohol will have stayed in your milk too

Anyway it's done now but I'd have a think about why you thought it was a good idea to get so drunk and smoke weed whilst knowing you'd be breast feeding today.

Can you pump and dump for a while?

It’s not “your breastfeeding journey”. It’s about feeding your baby in the way that’s safest for them.

@TheQueef that makes no difference. The level will not decrease faster. She will just have to wait. Alcohol levels prob won't be too bad anyway.

I don't have any milk saved up as she's just been diagnosed with a dairy allergy this week so have to start again with my milk stash and horehound im really not proud of myself I had a 3 glasses of wine and this got me wrecked my friend offered it and in that drunken moment I just thought it was a great idea I won't be drinking at all now until I stop breastfeeding

Apologies it seems I'm talking rhubarb Shiny don't beat yourself up it's done now

I’d really not beat yourself up over it. 3 glasses of wine is really not that much and the amount in your milk will be tiny. The weed wasn’t a great idea, but you sound like you know that. I’d carry on as normal and try not to do it again!

Don’t worry about the wine. You’ve said you won’t smoke again so please stick to that. It’s really irresponsible.

The benefits of breastfeeding far outweigh one night of bad choices. Don't beat yourself up about too much, just learn from it

Really bad move OP. Glad to see you intend to make better choices moving forward, its really unfair to subject your baby to this.

I probably wouldnt be feeding my child after that but Im not sure what the medical guidance is -perhaps a call to a medic/HV?

Honestly, it's not the end of the world. I honestly don't think the levels in your breastmilk would be high enough to harm your baby. It was a one off obviously, your baby will be fine.