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Drinking alcohol during breastfeeding
Is it safe to drink during breastfeeding??If yes how many hours after drinking can a lady feed her baby??and how much is safe to drink ?
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its no.for reasoning consult me online.
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
Diabetologist
15 yrs exp
Patna
It's not safe to take alcohol during breastfeeding
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Dr. Mainak Malhotra
Internal Medicine
23 yrs exp
Kolkata
It's best to avoid alcohol during breast feeding, however if there is dependence on alcohol, de-addiction must be sought from a specialist
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Try and avoid and consultation if difficult to do so
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Alcohol decreases breast feed quality and quantity
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Dr. Abhisheak Raveendran
General Practitioner
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Drinking alcohol strictly contraindicated until you stop breastfeeding
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Totally avoid drinking alcohol
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