Drinking champagne while breastfeeding

Answer 1

As with most things, I think most people suggest that moderation rather than abuse is a good rule. Anything (including air and water) taken in excess can harm - but that doesn't mean you should stop breathing or drinking water. The key word is "excess".

Unlike breathing or drinking water, if you don't want to drink alcohol, that's fine of course. If you do, and there are no medical reasons why you shouldn't drink (such as medications you may be taking - in which case definitely consult your doctor first), then don't get roaring drunk, but (say) a glass at night should be perfectly fine. Both my wife and sister swear that a glass of fizz every night helped with their producing milk. Personally I'm not sure that it was anything specific to do with champagne but more that it helped to relax them during a period that at times could be very stressful and, a relaxed mum is a good thing (for everyone, as well as probably for milk production)!

So - in short - if in doubt talk to your doctor but otherwise go for it. Just get a champagne stopper, and get the good stuff! ;-)