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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