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Feeling worried I may have put my baby at risk

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Kmxxx14 · 12/12/2016 10:18

I went out for dinner & drinks on Friday night. This was my first drink since giving birth 12 weeks ago. I'm not a big drinker & only really drink when I go out.

My DD has consistently slept from 7pm-4-5am for several weeks now so I wasn't worried. I enjoyed 1 glass of wine and 2-3 glasses of prosecco (maybe more maybe less and my glass just kept getting topped up so I wasn't finishing a glass then pouring a new one.) I wasn't planning on drinking this much but as I knew my DD wouldn't be up until 4am and I was going to try her with expressed milk anyway then I didn't worry too much.

I then got a call at midnight from my OH telling me she had woken up & wouldn't take the expressed milk. I had to get a taxi home & feed her as soon as I was in. My last drink was probably 20-30 mins before I got home.

I've spent all weekend feeling really guilty. I was a bit hungover not too bad but just felt a bit off. I feel so bad for leaving her in the first place when she clearly needed me to settle her. And then I worry about the damage alcohol could do to her. Can anyone give me any reassurance

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Nicnak2223 · 12/12/2016 10:20

The amount of alcohol that transfers in to your milk is minimal. As long as you are sober enough to safely hold you baby there is no danger. Avoid confusion sleeping whilst under the influence. The breastfeeding network have lots of advice on how hard is safe whilst breastfeeding. Please use them for support and advice.

Stop worrying all will be fine.

Kmxxx14 · 12/12/2016 10:20

Thinking about it I probably had more like 3-4 glasses of prosecco although I did also have a meal and 2 glasses of water.

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Lapinlapin · 12/12/2016 10:21

The amount of alcohol in one feed would be minimal. Obviously I don't think it's a good idea to drink lots when breastfeeding, but honestly, one occasion will not cause any harm.

Don't panic, she'll be fine.

Nicnak2223 · 12/12/2016 10:21

Co sleeping nit confusing

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