Listen up if you’re a breastfeeding mama! Find out what the facts are on breastfeeding and alcohol and let's look at the guidelines:
Research shows that occasional alcohol consumption (1-2 drinks) isn't harmful to the baby.
Nursing should take place 2 hours or longer after alcohol ingestion as a precaution.
Mothers who consume alcohol in moderate amounts can return to breastfeeding as soon as they feel back to normal.
Experts assert a nursing mother should have no more than 1-2 alcoholic drinks per week.
After reading through those alcohol and breastfeeding guidelines, it appears that the general consensus is that occasional and moderate alcohol consumption while breastfeeding is okay.