Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. Generally, moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at least 2 hours after a single drink before nursing. However, exposure to alcohol above moderate levels through breast milk could be damaging to an infant’s development, growth, and sleep patterns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched a new web page to better inform
health care providers and nursing mothers,to provide guidance on consuming alcohol while breastfeeding.
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