BFing questions

Iknow that when the milk comes in its common to have flu like symptoms. But my baby is now 2 weeks old and I feel like that all the time. I wake up at night with the cold sweats, Im shivering and my chest and back are dripping with sweat. Anyone else do this?? Also, If I drink how long until I can feed baby again? Im only talking like a glass of wine, nothing huge. Thanks ladies

I would call the doctor about the cold sweats you are having. As for the alcohol, it's ok to drink a glass of wine and still feed the baby without pumping and dumping. Check out kellymom.com for more details on breastmilk and alcohol.

I think it's like an hour for every drink, but don't quote me! I've also bought from Babies R Us alcohol strips that actually test your bm for any traces of it. Not that I'm an alchey of anything, but you never know....

I got the night sweat for about a week after I had my son. not sure why. but I never really asked.

The rule of thumb for alcohol is 3 drinks before you pump and dump..
1 reasonable glass of wine is fine to nurse at the next feeding!!

Quoting *Mrs.Hamman*:“ I would call the doctor about the cold sweats you are having. As for the alcohol, it's ok to drink a ... [snip!] ... of wine and still feed the baby without pumping and dumping. Check out kellymom.com for more details on breastmilk and alcohol.”

Thanks, that helped!