Stout and alcohol in general ??

[kaz33]

Someone has suggested that Stout ( Mackesons ) is good for breastfeeding - any thoughts ??? Is it an old wives tale ?

I had a few days where I had a glass of red wine with dinner and it did seem to calm down my mixed fed baby - he has very bad wind / colic sessions. What do people think of drinking in moderation ?

my grandma swore by mackesons, and my mother-during pregnancy and breastfeeding, hate the stuff myself. Dont know whether its an old wives tale or not, sorry.

I have a beer every night as it clams me down and that MUST be good for the nation..

(iam bf too)

clams you down?
as in stops you talking? dh must be pleased!

My midwife said the odd glass of champagne was good; apparently it's got iron. And helps morale

It clams me and shrimps me too,,,
Hrh you havent even met me yet - wont get a word in edgeways..

So I suspect! But I have a cunning plan. I'll feed you beer and have my say while you are slurping it down

Sweetheart stout was said to be good for letdown. I personally believe that a little bit of alcohol can be beneficial because a calm mum begets a calm baby

mears I think yiou are great

Red wine!! Yes!! Some of my most cherished memories of breastfeeding ds are of watching TOTP2 (and reliving my youth) while drinking a nice big glass of red. Doesn't seem to have harmed him.. yet. And if it wasn't good for him, it was exceptionally good for me