I have never heard that wine or beer can be an antidote to gas. Maybe he
just thinks it will make the mother a little more relaxed so she doesn't
notice the gas so much?

It is amazing to me what things people can come up with in their minds, and
then say as pure truth.  Truly amazing.

Kathleen
Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
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