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Alcohol and Breastfeeding
I also agree that most Americans (and American organizations) take a pretty conservative view towards alcohol consumption while pregnant and breastfeeding. ...
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- I was told to drink a bottle of Guinness Stout each evening to increase my milk supply by the Lactation Consultant at the hospital. I did that for about a 3-4 weeks wh...
- Hello T B, I too love a nice glass of wine and am still breastfeeding my 6mo. There is a great product called, Milkscreen that you can buy at Wallgreens. It tests yo...
- If you are going to have 2 glasses of wine, breastfeed right before you do. then, make sure you drink plenty of water (at least 1 8oz glass per drink) and then by the ...
Advice on Asking People Not to Drink Around Me
I am pregnant, therefore not drinking alcohol at all. ... I miss my wine very much, but of course feel it important not to drink while pregnant. ...
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- It's not selfish at all. You don't need an attitude check. Pregnancy is one of the few excuses we can use to get away with being bossy...so take advantage. I sure do! ...
- Hi, J.! :) Please call me at ###-###-####. (I'm afraid my response is going to be too long to type out, but it's good news for you!) ~J.~ (jeannette)
- You asked for honesty, so here it goes. I think it would be selfish of you to ask people to sacrifice just because you have to. It was not their decision to be pregn...
Couple of Drinks, Worried Because I Might Be Pregnant.
A couple of drinks won't hurt the baby. Repeated exposure to alcohol might. If you are pregnant, as long as you stop drinking now, I think everything will ...
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- Honestly, you should find out if you are pregnant first, then take your questions to an expert. The same thing happened to me where I had gone out with some friends fo...
- If it wasn't too much, I wouldn't worry. I had done the same thing and talked to my OB and he said not to worry since it was only one or two. Although if you are sti...
- No, your baby will be fine! Eat a healthy diet...lots of fruit and veggies. I took prenatal vitamins also. Congratulations! L.
Getting Nails Done While Pregnant
It's actually possible for a pregnant woman to drink alcohol, ... I got my nails done while pregnant... the biggest concern according to my OB was not the ...
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- I was married when I was 3 months pregnant, and had my hair colored and my nails done. My son turned out fine! I think if you are exposed to the fumes quite a bit - ...
- The fumes of nail polish are toxic and that speaks for itself, I think. Hairdressers are hesitant with the dyes during preg because the color results are unpredict...
- I got my nails done every 2 weeks during all three of my pregnancies. My kids are all healthy with no problems and are now ages 4, 6 and 8. Congratulations on your n...
Breastfeeding mom...what Are the Rules on Alcohol????
While I was breastfeeding, I never drank alcohol. ... I am now 7 months pregnant and will do the same thing again. I am not a doctor, but my doctors never ...
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- A., I am a labor and delivery nurse and I just took a 2 day class on breast feeding for health care professionals. We covered this in the class and I made sure to memo...
- Hi A., When we were in the hospital with DS #1, our pediatrician actually told me to go home and have a beer. In moderation, I think alcohol is fine. I have a 3 w...
- A., Regarding the alcohol, here is an article from www.mothering.com. http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/medications-breastfeeding.html Th...
38 Year Old Preparing to Have a Family
Obviously, stop drinking alcohol, make sure to take 400mcg daily of folic ... who are my age or older did the pregnant while engaged thing because you never ...
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- I was 37 when I had my son. My husband and I were married in June of 2002 and by Oct/Nov of 2003 I still wasn't pregnant.I went to visit my sister for a week (ended u...
- i got pregnant at 40, and aside from prenatal vitamins and other things my doc had me take once the ball was rolling (fish oil etc), I think you're on the right track....
- If you know you are getting married, why wait? I am still sad we waited so long to get married and then only had one child. I got pregnant at 39, then it went to a hig...
Is It OK to Take Cold Medication While Breastfeeding
While pregnant and breastfeeding, my OB/GYN told me its okay to take any Tyenol product. .... decongestant · drinking alcohol while pregnant ...
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- Hi C., I was just sick as well and am nursing. They told me to take tylenol cold. Just try to pump or feed, then take it so there is less ingested by your beautiful...
- Yes, It is okay to take cold medication. While pregnant and breastfeeding, my OB/GYN told me its okay to take any Tyenol product... Tylenol PM, Tylenol Sinus, Tylenol...
- Anything with an anti-histimine will dry up your milk. It dries up fast adn is hard to get back. I'd use saline spray up the nose to dry out the nasal passages if yo...
How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink When Breastfeeding?
It is the same as when you are pregnant. about a glass of wine a week or so. ... Breastfeeding and Drinking Alcohol ... Drinking While Breastfeeding? ...
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- Hi C., It takes 1 hour for your body to get rid of one drink. So 1 beer 1 shot or 1 glass of wine. So if you feed every three hours, you can have three drinks rig...
- My friends would feed, then have a drink, then wait two hours before feeding again, so the alcohol will be gone...
- It says in the book, "What to Expect in Your First Year", that one to two glasses of wine or beer is okay. I know my pediatrician and OB are okay with that. I also kno...
Alcohol and Breastfeeding??
With my first, I had almost no alcohol while nursing - MAYBE an occassional ... While pregnant or breast feeding (which I did with 2, the 3rd I couldn't) ...
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- A., When I had my twins 16 years ago I had a bit of a problem producing enough milk. My Obgyn encouraged me to drink a beer late afternoon to relax. He also said t...
- Why not just pump right BEFORE you are going to drink, then have your glass of wine. That way if your baby is ready to eat after you've had a drink, then you can just...
- If a glass of wine caused problems, I think the whole of Europe may be retarded!! My grandmother told me that a glass of beer helps milk production!! Just be sure th...
34 Weeks Pregnant and Always Thirsty
If you have been drinking so much water while you are reducing your salt intake, .... Things that contribute to potassium depleting include: alcohol, ...
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- I was sooooooooothirsty during the end of both of my pregnancys. I pretty much got up every 45 minutes at night to pee and then guzzle more water. After my first birth...
- I remember being very thirsty my last trimesters with both pregnancies with my second I chose Gatorade over water because I felt a better thirst quench with that. ...
- Sounds like you know your body and you should do what you feel. I like to be prepared just in case. Good luck-
