Can you drink alcohol while breastfeeding?

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The video addresses a common concern among breastfeeding mothers with a clear, concise, and myth-busting answer. It provides practical advice and a direct call to action for more tips, encouraging engagement and follow-up.

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This video explains that mothers can drink alcohol while breastfeeding because alcohol does not get trapped in breast milk. Pumping and dumping milk after drinking does not remove alcohol from the milk, as the alcohol level in milk mirrors the mother's blood alcohol level and is metabolized naturally by the body.

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Can you drink alcohol while breastfeeding? Yes. And pumping and dumping afterwards does nothing. - Alcohol doesn't get trapped in your milk. - When you pump and dump, you're removing milk. You're not removing alcohol. 🤍 Follow for daily breastfeeding tips 🤍 #breastfeedingtips #lactationsupport #milksupply #newmomtips #ibclc