So many moms ask the same questions, 'Can I please go back to my nightly glass of wine?'

The answer is going to be a little different for every family but in general it is okay to have an occasional drink.  Here are the guidelines:

• Have a drink after you've just fed your baby or pumped
• Milk to Alcohol ratio is similar to Blood to Alcohol ratio: if you feel buzzed there is alcohol in your milk!
• Time to eat again before the buzz is gone? - It's okay, feed your baby pumped breast milk and make sure you pump in place of that bottle. *No need to dump it unless you're feeling beyond buzzed.

When is it not recommended? If you've had concerns with milk supply you may find that a glass of red wine will further hinder the problem. 

What about Guinness? The old wive's tale is true and false. While it may increase the hormone that makes milk it actually decreases the hormone that releases milk. So it's not really recommended as a true galactagogue but if a half a beer or so will help you to relax and reduce your stress, it's that effect thay may help with your milk supply.