Expert view: There’s no reason to ‘pump and dump’ because you’ve had a drink
No crying over spilt milk, please. Ever had a glass of wine with your hubby – or a G&T with the girls – and then remembered that yikes – the baby will wake up for a feed soon? And then worried your drink will end up making your baby sick, you pump out the “bad” […]
5 years ago
Alcohol and breastfeeding… why you DON’T need to pump and dump
As every BF’ing mama will attest, breastmilk is worth its weight in gold. Indeed, while there’s no use crying over spilled milk – spilled breastmilk is a WHOLE other matter. So we want to savour. Every. Last. Drop. Still, most nursing mothers will get to time and place when they want to enjoy a few glasses […]
7 years ago
The ‘Pump And Dump’ Debate: Do You Throw Your Breastmilk Away?
Depending on what corner of the internet or which parenting book you’re reading, expectations of new mothers can be tough. Eat healthily, don’t eat too much, stay hydrated, get fresh air, get exercise, meet people, don’t bring your newborn out of the house too soon, sleep when baby sleeps, don’t stress, forget the housework, and […]
10 years ago