Hi. I have been breastfeeding for almost a year now and have drunk alcohol in moderation (and not in moderation on a rare night off -- but oh the hangover never again). We co-sleep most of the time so I'm always aware that I should be sober.
I was told by my paed that I could have a glass of wine and through friends and kellymom I understand the basics of alcohol levels in blood and breastmilk and no need to pump etc.
Some nights I have more than 1 glass (say two or three) but that's after my baby is asleep and in a cot. I don't get drunk, but then I've always had a high tolerance (sadly).
But the thing is, I'm going on holiday when she's 1 and we're going to the Loire valley and self catering and I want to be able I suppose to 'let go' a little more. Not get pissed or anything but have a glass or two with lunch and maybe again in the evening. Spaced out, and me not getting pissed.
My baby will be in a travel cot so I'm not worried about falling into a stupor on top of her.
I feed her quite frequently but she feeds briefly and a lot of the time for comfort. BLW has gone well and she's a good eater.
I feel I'm being selfish asking this question and I know some mothers think 'if you can't sacrifice booze you shouldn't be breastfeeding her'. But I've been abstaining for 2 years almost and am feeling a little restricted!
We're both into our food and wine and I was an enthusiastic wine drinker before I had my daughter. We used to do tours of Burgundy and Bordeaux.
It doesn't help that my husband has carried on wine drinking and often offers/refills and I'm always saying 'no more'.
What do other extended breastfeeders do on holiday?