Ep 22 - Breastfeeding and alcohol Breastfeeding ... with ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association)

Should you have a glass of wine at dinner? Or enjoy a couple of drinks at a celebration? Jessica and Naomi break down what to consider when deciding whether to have a drink or not while breastfeeding. We also hear from Dr Lisa Amir on how alcohol as a a drug impacts breastmilk. 

Get links to resources and information discussed, the episode transcript, and the companion blog here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-and-alcohol 
Alcohol and breastfeeding information. 
Alcohol and breastfeeding: a guide for mothers brochure. 
Feed Safe app, available for Apple iOS and Android. 
An interview with Dr Lisa Amir on medications and alcohol. 
Breastfeeding: diet, sex and more booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. 
Breastfeeding and medications information, including contact information for the NPS Medicines Line or the Medicines Information Centre(s) in your state or territory. 
Hand expressing information. 
Expressing and storing breastmilk booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. 
A caregiver's guide to the breastfed baby leaflet. 
Breastfeeding and co-sleeping information. 

Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Naomi Hull. Featuring Dr Lisa Amir. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Additional reporting by Nicole Bridges. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Caitlin Sabjan. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 


For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. 
More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help