You Don't Need to Pump & Dump: OB/GYN and Pediatrician Talk Booze and Breastfeeding

[@tarazeitoun9180]

Would love a video on caffeine and breast feeding!

[@Adriana-ej3fd]

Yes!

[@MaybeMalayna]

YES PLEASE !!

[@alissaharris1578]

Yes please I need caffeine to be a decent human and I have no littles yet and wonder how I could function

[@sarahj87]

I would like a video also but from What I’ve read it’s very similar with caffeine, such a small percentage gets into the milk that it’s fine. I’ve definitely not given up coffee for the 11 months I’ve been BF!

[@jordansims786]

Sameee. I feel like I drink way more caffeine than is appropriate for bfeeding 😬

[@pigpjs]

Thank you for giving real data and empowering moms to make a decision that's best for them. One of the most frustrating things about parenting has been the lack of specific data.

[@carmensamone]

I'm so happy to have learned this info!! All great options. Option 4: pump before you drink so you can store the milk for when baby is ready to eat! And that way, by the time baby is ready to eat again, the alcohol is already out of your body!

[@malloryg4251]

Agreed! This is what I plan on doing. I don't feel comfortable passing ANY alcohol to my baby, even if it's only a little.

[@emilwandel]

​@@malloryg4251yeah don't give it any fruits then.

[@beccared5319]

I’ve been just waiting for the baby’s last feed of the day then drink.

[@malloryg4251]

@@emilwandel Liquor is quite literally a poison. Certain fruit and fruit juices do contain trace amounts of naturally occurring alcohol, but they also have health benefits, so at least there is a reason to consume them. It makes zero sense to consume alcoholic drinks, knowing that it could be passed to the baby. Better to be extra careful, because why not? Does that satisfy your snarky response?

[@novamajor8284]

13:22 15:12 15:12

[@f.-j.j.5738]

I had one cocktail and it hit me so hard! After close to a year with strictly zero alcohol, watch out for your tolerance, ladies! Only one partner should drink that night so the other can care for Baby. And do not cosleep when impaired!

[@LASHAWN2190]

Solid advice! 🤞🏽

[@lovapumpkina8961]

I'm 34 weeks and bought a bottle of champagne at the grocery store today. My husband and I are looking forward to celebrating with a glass after our daughter arrives. Cheers 🥂

[@mariejoiner9260]

Just want to highlight for those parents who are right at the beginning, still doing night feeding, up to your neck in sleep deprivation, that your tolerance may be a lot lower than you remember after nine months sober. Even if the breastfeeding is safe, falling asleep when you don't mean to is an increased possibility after a drink or two. Just my two cents, but in those first few months, I'd go all in on the sushi/soft cheese/deli meat/etc, but my partner and I wouldn't both drink on the same night. That way, one of us was ready for the night shift.

[@virginianielsen3480]

This, and cosleeping parents should never sleep next to their baby after drinking. A lot of parents sleep with their babies on occasion, if not all the time, whether they admit to it or not, and it becomes wayyyy more dangerous when alcohol is involved.

[@sarabarnes85]

Drinking and taking care of a baby... That really doesn't sound fun to me

[@CS-mf5un]

It's not worth drinking at all.

[@virginianielsen3480]

@@CS-mf5un *in your opiniln

[@CS-mf5un]

@@virginianielsen3480 do you have an argument to make for drinking while breastfeeding?

[@Paddyjk8]

One of the dangers women face is getting unsolicited advice from other women. I had people tell me it was safe to drink in pregnancy, and to pump and dump while breastfeeding. 🤦🏻‍♀️ This is why I just consult my doctor.

[@swavacadoo]

Comparing to OJ alcohol content is so insightful and helps put worries at ease. No pumping and dumping! Everything in moderation :)

[@LegendWings]

I'm really thankful for this video! I wasn't too worried about alcohol intake and breastfeeding, but this information helps put any worries to rest. I'm such a lightweight after going 9 months without a drink I doubt I could handle three in an hour, haha. That being said, I often wait to have an alcoholic beverage after I put my 10 month old to bed for the night. If I'm at a gathering where I want to partake, I'll split the drink with my husband. Otherwise I try not to stress too much about it - sometimes Mama needs a glass of red wine with dinner to reward herself and that's okay! ☺

[@cnb19]

Thank you for this! 🙌🏼 As a CLC, this is one of the most common questions I get, and one of the most common things people get backlash for.

[@Whispn]

This video is great! It's really informative and I'm really glad to see that there are people talking about this because talking about it breaks outdated stigma. I'm pregnant now, but when I'm breastfeeding I plan on enjoying a glass of wine if I'm out to dinner with my husband. However, I know that I still can't do that around my own family because I would never hear the end of it no matter how much data and information I give them on it. So, its great to hear people talking about it!

[@victoriaemerson-ds8du]

I’ve tried to breastfeed my baby right before a drink then wait 2 hours, but then the baby of course always surprised me and wanted to breastfeed right after. :) Finally opted to just not drink while breastfeeding… erring on the side of caution. Thank you for making the video - definitely educational and makes me feel better about the times I have breastfed my baby after having a drink.

[@tadh7395]

If baby takes bottle try to pump before you drink! Put it in the fridge for a Backup plan in case that does happen 😅

[@emilyunderscoremarie]

This is amazing news. I'm currently pregnant with my first baby and I thought I had to wait months after birth until I had a decent stash of breast milk to have a few drinks. So glad to hear that's not the case. It does make total sense breast milk abv would be the same as bac. Thanks for this information, I will be enjoying some wine in March! Cheers.

[@sabinez.200]

Bought a bottle of my favorite red wine (but didn't drink it) the day before I found out I was pregnant - I swear I've had dreams about that wine lol. Baby should arrive next week, good to know I can have a small glass to FINALLY scratch that itch 😂

[@LASHAWN2190]

Congratulations 🥰🥰🥰

[@musicloverever1]

I hope you got to enjoy that bottle!

[@katylrp]

I’m so grateful for this video! Thank you ❤ it really helps ease my anxiety about drinking and breastfeeding

[@samanthabenda3752]

Thanks for this video! I have a 4 month old and have drunk alcohol 3 times. It was during social settings at night when the baby was sleeping. I've limited myself to 3 drinks so I'm not sloshed if he wakes up. He doesn't sleep in our bed and I wouldn't do this daily. It's nice to enjoy a wine with friends and family, and we've certainly earned it!

[@ppaulina87]

Love this video! I heard that drinking one drink will not affect my breastmilk much so sometimes I have a glass of wine or just a half of a glass and love it! I feel that mommies need to do whatever makes them comfortable and happy. To me a glass of wine here and there and some relax time just recharged me and made me feel good :-)

[@judeiemccormick]

This video is perfect timing! My baby is 11 days old and we just bought a fancy bottle of wine to celebrate. I'm glad to hear that I can enjoy a glass or two without guilt or worry. Cheers 🥂

[@veronicav2360]

I don’t regret abstaining from alcohol the vast majority of the time while breastfeeding, but I am feeling a lot better about those nights where I had one drink after baby went to bed and he either slept long enough for the alcohol content in my milk to be completely insignificant before his next feed, or those nights when he woke up much sooner and I worried not enough time had passed since my one glass of wine or beer. Thank you!

[@jerb920]

Thank you for making this video! I don’t drink a lot but this is what I read on La Leche League as well and it’s just confirmation that an occasional glass is fine and I’m not harming my child. Love your videos. I always feel so much more informed!

[@xweesnawx8x]

Super grateful for this video. My in laws keep trying to tell me I have to pump and dump and I’m so tired of listening to it.

[@eileen58]

I don’t even know why I clicked on this video, I don’t drink, but I’m grateful for the information still somehow. Thanks guys! ❤

[@malorihales7999]

I would love to hear your recommendations for overall diet choices while breastfeeding! Are there certain foods which should be eaten or avoided? Btw I love your channel and recommend it to new moms and parents all the time ❤

[@luvmyjujuntootie]

There are lots of recommendations on Pinterest. I hope it helps

[@jackiew8083]

While breastfeeding it’s important to eat from all areas of the nutrient pyramid. It is essential to eat 3 meals a day. While breastfeeding you are still feeding for 2. Protein, whole grain, healthy fats. Eggs make baby gassy. Caffeine is okay. Milk makes baby spit up a lot, so try soy milk as an alternative. Spicy makes baby spit up Breakfast : Oatmeal w/ banana Snack: apple Lunch: chicken sandwich w/ chips Snack: oatmeal cookies Dinner: burger w/ fries

[@katherineshi2795]

Before giving birth, I’ve watched all of your videos and thank you so much for posting them!!! I just gave birth 2 weeks ago with a 6cm cervical laceration and uterine prolapse. Would love to learn more about these two conditions and their effect on future pregnancies!

[@meredithbell8472]

This is so interesting and helpful!! Our bodies are just amazing at all they do to feed our babies safely through breast milk even when momma has a drink! This really put my mind to ease and gives me confidence in caring for my baby! Thank you!

[@tessjohnson4707]

Thank you so much for this! Haven’t come across a clear explanation in the 9 months since baby, so I’ve gone from having a drink or two and breastfeeding to not drinking and nursing within two hours because of all the “don’t do it” info out there. My mind is finally at ease. Thanks again guys!

[@charlenerich9239]

still not doing it. Sobbering up.

[@g528BE]

This is very informative. Thank you.

[@katiemcintosh6857]

In the 14 months I was breastfeeding my daughter I only drank a handful of times (like at a Christmas party and at a wedding). What I felt most comfortable with was feeding my baby right before drinking, only having one drink, and then not feeding my baby again for at least 2 hours after my last sip of alcohol. If my baby got hungry again before the 2 hours was up, I would feed her a bottle and then pump later to maintain my supply (and replace in my freezer stash what she had eaten earlier in the bottle) once the alcohol was out of my system.

[@Jillianrc]

BRB sending this to my MIL.

[@justinecurtis1753]

My exact thought 😂😂😂😂😂

[@redcherries93x2]

Thank you so much for this video! Was wondering about this. I'm not a drinker but would want a drink every once in awhile once the pregnancy is over. Good to hear my plan of pumping before is a decent plan!

[@yesitsjess9545]

I alfeady knew this but you explained it really well, thank you. I had a few glasses of wine when my baby was 4 months old and had started sleeping a lot better and it felt so lovely and relaxing and like returning to a little bit of normality

[@Wanderlust4Marisaki]

I appreciate this video so much guys! Really good, sound information🙌🏼 I’ve been breastfeeding my baby for nearly a year now and have the occasional glass of wine now and again, so very helpful to get this information and know it’s OK🩷🩷

[@Karamarie317]

Thank you! I have limited myself to one glass of wine since having my baby and always made sure she was fed right before and if she got hungry before 2 hours we gave her a bottle. The other night I went crazy with TWO drinks and felt a little guilty 😅. I feel so much better after watching this.

[@lupitamedina1998]

I drank for the first time today and someone told me to watch this. I usually drink a small glass of wine but it’s mixed with sprite. I almost pumped and dumped.

[@bripessolano]

Thank you so much! Been a fan of yours for a few months now, your videos are informative and very importantly- REAL.

[@cdmcmr23]

This was such a great topic for a video thank you. The way you lay out the research so us mammas can find what is comfortable for us is great. Now that my little is 18 months and still breastfeeding 😂 I have been trying to find out more about alcohol consumption and breastfeeding so this was very helpful. Now excuse me while I go find a glass of wine 😊 Also super happy to see you surviving two kiddos and start to produce content again I have been following you since my miscarriages and through to my 🌈! We love your channel!

[@beyondsection17]

This is amazing!! Thank you for making this video and explaining how this works!

[@MariGarza-br3hw]

Thank you for this, I watched your episode about c-section which was helpful and so was this. Now subscribed and grateful for giving me a piece of mind.

[@Dawbry]

Love this! I found the data a bit shocking, but it also makes perfect sense! Awesome discussion, thank you guys!!

[@kellymccasland5740]

Thanks for this data and research driven explanation! My lactation consultant also said not to worry about having a drink, but if I felt weird about it, I could pump and spread that milk out with other pumps/feedings to further dilute any alcohol.

[@kathrynsiuciak1594]

Wow this is so good to know, i think it’s so important to be responsible with drinking around any babies or children, if you were out of sorts and something happens and you couldn’t take care of your baby, how awful would that feel… but also freeing to know that if your having a few drinks with a friend at dinner and have to breastfeed your baby within a hour or a few hours after it’s not going to have a great impact as long as your not doing this on the regular and being responsible within ur tolerance. Every mamma deserves to let loose every now and then, we are so stinking busy and give so much! for me it was during the holidays, one thing not mentioned I don’t think was eating changes the levels in ur blood alcohol levels or not?

[@juliavictoria1622]

I love your channel! I’m currently breastfeeding my six week old baby! This is so informative! Thank you so much!

[@sarahjenkins5591]

Excellent article, thank you for resenting the evidence!

[@soominchung91]

Thank you for making this video!

[@jerryandtom]

Very informative , thank you for everything you guys do

[@leannebrooks7051]

Great video! Thank you. 🙏

[@katieodle7609]

Interesting video! Thanks so much for taking the time to put it together! This was very well done.

[@Samira87333]

You two are amazing thank you. It is summer and I feel so left out. Then I look at my baby and remind myself that I'd rather feel a bit left out for her sake. I'm not a heavy drinker but my goodness a glass or two of wine would be amazing with my family gatherings. My husband even promised to be the one left out if I wanted to have that glass or two every once in a while. I googled about this but this video explains it very well thank you. It also helps that you're both doctors :)

[@roxannewhite9554]

Great video! Thanks for debunking all the myths out there!!

[@kellymaeoh]

Perfect timing for this video ! Thank you !

[@juanmena4700]

I love that you guys made a video but for us that just got done with a social gathering why not just make a video that's short?! Literally disclaimer and a straight answer.

[@lindsdix]

Thanks so much! I’m so happy to see y’all ❤️❤️❤️

[@alisaivanova9407]

Thank you for this video! I came across exactly same clinical data when I had my baby, was drinking whenever and how much I felt like, felt great and baby is thriving. Of course it depends a lot on how much you can tolerate and it makes total sence that inadequate parent posses a risk to the baby, i have friends who are done after a glass of beer, and for some 7 is nothing🤷‍♀️. Fun fact, my best friend in Sweden was served prosecco and caviar after giving birth in hospital in Sweden😍 I didn't get that in Canada but overall approach to pregnancy and postpartum goodness is quite chill here and I'm loving it😅

[@JodiHawkey]

Really helpful information, as always, thank you!

[@karolina5325]

Thank you so much for this video, it was very hard for me not being able to drink while breastfeeding especially that it was summer, nothing beats cold beer on a hot day! Now I know I didn’t have to stress about it and for baby Nr.2 I will be prepared with this knowledge😊

[@nolalmills7762]

Thank you! Christmas is tomorrow and looking forward to having a martini 😊

[@brittanygilstrap5132]

THANK YOU for this!

[@healthwealthhappiness1792]

Thanks so much! Awesome video ❤️

[@nette1703]

I would like to see the study/studies that are being referenced regarding the lower alcohol levels in breast milk. They should put it in their captions.

[@jenkayp]

Thank you for the info on this topic! I generally wait until my baby is asleep for bed time to have a glass of wine. I typically have a 4 hour stretch before he wakes up for a feed. I also pump in the morning and always have an extra bottle in the fridge ready to go at any time for just in case and I will freeze that milk if I don’t use it the next day

[@CassidyKB]

I would love to know in what situations pumping and dumping would be recommended. Also the effects of other drug classes on breastmilk. I know there is a pregnancy category given to each medication, would that correlate with the safety in breastfeeding? In my experience, most providers will not even consider prescribing medications while breastfeeding that fall in pregnancy categories C or D. Is there a recognized drug safety rating for medications while breastfeeding? I know this was hard to navigate with postpartum anxiety/depression while breastfeeding. I’ve had trouble navigating the evidence around these topics. Thank you for your content! It is so helpful! ❤

[@Fiery154]

This is what I have always said! My BAC is baby’s ABV !

[@ryanmae808]

Thank you this was such a helpful video!

[@crazeutube94]

This is so helpful! I’m not a drinker but it’s frustrating to see all this emphasis about the importance of breastfeeding and support associated with initiating breastfeeding but no emphasis or support on maintaining breastfeeding over infancy. A lot of education seems very hyperbolic and extreme but this type of information helps women to see breastfeeding as less socially isolating and restrictive.

[@crystalo.8401]

Thank you for the info!

[@kathleenruss940]

Thank you for all your videos. You both are awesome. I'm a new Nana which I have told you in the past. You both have taught me so much. Thank you.

[@lizzytapia710]

Oh praise you! Im 4 months pregnant and its wierd cause i dont really drink, like a glass of wine twice a year, but all throughout my pregnancy i've been craaaaavvinnnggg for a glass of wine and i was so planning to pump and dump to have my one glass once the baby was born lol

[@samphil2961]

Wow, so glad I watched this. I had no idea this was an option but it makes a lot of sense. Thank you for posting!

[@Thepeaceout166]

You say "we do know binge drinking is bad for both mom and baby." I'm assuming you're talking about bad for breastfed babies physical health, since that's what this video's about. Can you site the source for that please? I can't find any studies on high alcohol consumption and you said earlier if blood alcohol content was .4% (comatose) the baby still would barely be getting trace amounts, equivalent to orange juice.

[@sadiebarnes4291]

Wow you guys make such a great team. Beautiful to see. Thanks for the advice!!!

[@andread.s.8519]

Thank you for this video it was very informative

[@kori_in_the_spotlight]

Thank you so much for this ❤❤

[@azerlynno]

Please do more videos on all thing’s breastfeeding! I felt so I’ll prepared with my first and I only made it a month. My biggest problem being sleep deprivation and stress.

[@peeenalope1]

Thank you. Perfect timing! I have a 3 week old and just started thinking about this. Would love a video on dealing with a toddler who goes to daycare and avoiding baby getting sick.

[@smitty1919]

That’s a good question. I doubt this is avoidable, I think kiddos getting constantly sick builds their immune system. But I would love to see my answer confirmed with the doctors

[@wisdomofthewolf]

Thanks for this

[@nicolagildersleeve]

It takes me HOURS to finish a drink while taking care of baby so I haven’t been too worried ha ha

[@sarahunt8795]

Right??? I’m a slow drinker anyway. So it’ll take roughly 2-4 hours to get one drink down. 😂

[@rachaelglenister4370]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@callmebrownielover4832]

Love this!! Thank you so much!! I have 6 more weeks to go before baby’s here, and I can’t wait to have a drink! 🍹 ❤

[@maddiefrangi6303]

Thank you for making this video! I'm due with my baby very soon and looking forward to having some wine again :) There is a lot of confusing information on this topic so it helps to hear from professionals with data.

[@saarakarhu3415]

Great video! One aspect of drinking with babies around that wasn't addressed though is the psychological one. You would probably need to be quite drunk before you fell down with the baby in your arms, but the microscopic changes to your way of interacting come way sooner, even when you're only a tiny bit tipsy. Babies are wired to be "hyperfocused" on how you interact with them, since they are entirely dependent on you, so they do notice that something is off when you are tipsy. These minute changes in their parents'/caretakers' behaviour cause them stress. So because of this I would still be quite careful with drinking when babies are around (this obviously doesn't only concern the breastfeeding mom but also the dad and any other adults who take care of the baby).

[@amykondo4903]

Could you please share the links to the studies you referenced?

[@sarahj87]

This is very reassuring! Wish I would’ve known this 11 months ago when my baby was born

[@lelyandstone1733]

Love science-based information :) ty! This is very helpful! :)

[@jjl3000]

Are there links to the research or publications?

[@claudiajade624]

I feel like everyone understands and gets that you arent going to drink for 9 months...but dont realise that is actually can become a whole extra Year or more on top of that

[@alexialavoielandry6427]

Wow thank you!

[@ktcarter7626]

Good for you for sharing this. Its super interessanting for moms. And also brave of you because im sure you have gotten some judgement for this I drink and breastfeed. I have a glass or two of wine and still feed my baby. I did it with my first born as well and got so much judgement and criticism from my mom about it. And its hard because i def feel ashamed to admit it to other moms. But im not an alcoholic, im not drinking every night or getting drunk. I just enjoy a glass of wine with my steak or after a hard day work or at a family get together. In the summer its about 3 or 4 nights a week ill have a couple glasses and in the winter just some weekends. Such judgement just makes it harder for breastfeeding moms to keep up on it. Moms are just people, we're not perfect. My family has a lot of gatherings/parties with alcohol and its not enjoyable to skip drinking at every single get together. These high standards we have make it harder for moms to keep up breastfeeding, and at the end of the day breastfeeding for as long as you can is the best for the baby. I honestly think these ridiculous standards were created by formula companies to try to make breastfeeding as inconvenient as possible for new moms. Thank you for the OJ fact!!! Def will be sharing that with my mom!!!! 😂 I already knew that breastmilk alcohol content was same as blood level. My big question is tho: if its 2-3 hours a glass of wine until ur system is clear, does that mean you tech should wait 9 hours after 3 glasses??? And when does the countdown start? From the last sip of alcohol you had or the first?!?!

[@ktcarter7626]

Def would add, i read that babies livers only start processing alcohol from 3 months onward, so maybe best to even avoid the 0.02 level alcohol in milk if baby cant process it!!!

[@laurawilliams1508]

Thank youuuuuuuu for this video ❤

[@cassyhatch3959]

Thanks for the vid! I am due in 2 months and I can not wait for a huge glass of red. 🤩💕

[@BarbFromPoland]

"Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood." - Marie Curie 😊 thank for the evidence!

[@ElisabetTX]

I adore y’all! And i love that you’re in your scrubs! Science is the best!

[@kaliehuggins6622]

do you have a video on getting a biopsy done while nursing?

[@karin5487]

Great video, thank you so much for all the research you do for these videos and sharing them! I have one question: breastmilk is continuously being made. If I have 3 shots in five minutes and then wait for like three hours until the alcohol is cleared from my blood, will it also be cleared from the milk that I already made 30-60 minutes after taking the shots?

[@ToobiFoods]

Great sharing

[@rachelcrossen8136]

I am an IBCLC and I feel completely fine having 1-2 drinks while breastfeeding my baby

[@timberdoodle2]

Please do a video about the rising rates of alcoholism in millennial women. It's really important that we highlight the stress families are under and the dangers of alcohol dependency forming.

[@paulsgirlACAB]

Please do one on caffeine!! Decafe all of it 🙏🏼 thank you for your channel

[@vortex-onprivate8943]

Hey, thanks for the video. We have been told the same by pediatrician and obstetrician as well. I have been looking for the data you are talking about. Can you point out some studies or databases ?

[@serotonnindopamine8416]

Maybe I don't know where it is, but it would be really helpful if you all provided links to the studies cited in the video. Thanks for the information!

[@riacoccoz]

Do the 2-3 hours start when you finish your drink? Or when you first start drinking? Does the pace you drink your drink affect these times and numbers?

[@华雪人]

Hi Dr, how about the wine we cooked? Can drink during breastfeed or pregnant?