Wine and breastfeeding

[TuppenceFaithfully]

I want to have a glass of wine tonight but I'm confused about when it's ok to feed afterwards and at what rate it passes into breastmilk. If it peaks 60-90 mins after consumption should I count that from after I've had the last sip or from when I began the glass? Can I feed during the consumption? I only want to drink a single glass as a Friday night treat but also feel assuaged by guilt :-(

I'd rather err on the safe side just in case. That's all.

Another way to make mothers feel guilty.
Have a drink. Or two. Xx

That erring on the side of caution is rubbish. You dont wear a crash helmet in a car just in case. As PP said, it's to make mother's feel bad for wanting to participate in something which isn't 'motherly'

I feed and drink now and then but actually there is evidence it's not the best for the baby.

The evidence Alyosha cites doesn't actually show that alcohol while BF has a deleterious effect on babies' cognition. It simply identifies a correlation between regular/binge alcohol consumption and reduced cognition in the early years. A correlation is not causation. I would suggest that other factors are likely to be relevant to causation, such as the likelihood that mothers who binge drink or consume alcohol regularly while BF may not be mothers who focus on activities that develop cognitive skills in their infant children.

Crucially, the study cited finds that "The association was not evident at ages 8 to 11 years, which may relate to increased education in older children."

An "association" is not evidence of causation. Other evidence suggests that moderate alcohol consumption while BF does not have a negative effect on babies.

My dd is 3 and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. I found this info early on and have been comfortable to enjoy my wine and still feed her.
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I still drink - but I do it knowing there is a slight risk. It is not unreasonable to drink, however the evidence and guidance shows there are some small risks associated with this decision. Many studies - including ones showing the benefits of bf - just show correlation ... With bf and pregnancy we also know the mechanisms behind the risk increase