--- On Tue, 10/27/09, Katie Williams <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hello!  I am an RN and lactation consultant intern (with Jaye Simpson  
in Sacramento, CA) and we have been discussing alcohol consumption  
and breastmilk.  Using PubMed I have found quite a few studies on the  
effects (long and short term) of breastfeeding and consuming alcohol,  
but have found nothing on the amount of alcohol one has to consume  
before it is detectable in breastmilk.  The best study I have found  
so far is one discussing the impact of drinking on lactation and the  
infants mental development and the finding that most women are  
drinking above their recommended national guidelines.  To review this  
study, see Breastfeed Rev. 2008 Mar;16(1):17-24 or search PubMed  
using author Giglia RC and Binns CW.
My question is, has anyone come across any similar studies, or done  
any research of their own?  We are looking specifically at the amount  
of alcohol it takes to actually become detectable in breastmilk and  
the advice one should given to lactating moms.  Any advice or help  
would be appreciated!  Thanks, Katie Williams, RN, BSN, LC Intern


Katie,

If  you Google "Julie Mennella  on Alcohol and Breast Milk"  you will  
find several studies by her on this topic.  I think she does provide  
measurements of how much alcohol was given and what the effects were  
on milk supply and babies' interest in nursing.

Anne Altshuler

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