Having a drink tonight= pump and dump?

[Caitlin]

I'm having one drink at dinner tonight (mixed fruity drink :hehe:) should I pump when I get home before the all night nurse-a-thon? I'm eating right after so that should soak it up. :lol:

[Jane99]

I wouldn't. I usually breastfed right before drinking a drink or two, and then usually it would be 2+ hours before feeding time again, so I was always good because I never drank a lot.

I think it'll be fine to skip the pump and dump.

[bettercowpatty]

Yeah, one drink I wouldn't worry about. I have done several checks with those test strips. I know everyone's metabolism is different, but it took me an hour to show no alcohol. Plus LLL says one drink occasionally is fine, even if its still in your system.

[Heather]

Ditto, no need to pump and dump. If you don't feel tipsy while you're nursing, then you're good to nurse. :thumbsup:

[Elaine]

Nope, no need to pump and dump. It's not like you're drinking a case of beer. ;)

My sister's doctor told her that having a drink in the evening would help her relax and baby relax. Baby might sleep well too. :hehe:

[Jojo]

Have fun :D

[bella_bella]

you're covered by these girls, but I wanted to add that I also heard PandD was pointless. I think if you were at a point where you HAD to pump becuase of being full that would be different, but otherwise it doesn't stay in the milk while in you.

[Caitlin]

Thanks ladies!


DH and I went to dinner for his birthday. After that one drink I was seriously ready to put my head down on the table and sleep! :lol: