I find it hard to believe that small amounts of alcohol would impair the MER in the average mother. I also doubt that it helps, either. However, the placebo effect can be very powerful indeed and if a mom believes that a few sips of wine or beer will help her to let-down, then it probably will. Ingestion of large amounts is another thing entirely. Warmly, Sharon Knorr, BSMT, LLLL, IBCLC in Newark, New York (near Rochester) USA mailto:[log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]