Cheers to that!

Most women opt for a healthier lifestyle once they conceive.

- Effath Yasmin

And among other things, they also realise that alcoholic beverages are not recommended during pregnancy. However, when for a breastfeeding mum, recommendation become vague and ambiguous. If you go by the recommendation during pregnancy, the safest option when breastfeeding is also to avoid drinking alcohol altogether. The reason for ambiguity is that research has been inconclusive on the effects of alcohol on a breastfeeding. However, breastfeeding isn’t a short-term life event like pregnancy. Besides, birth and nursing become a part of a mother’s life and lifestyle for a prolonged period of time.

It is important to to be safe, and yet allow for mothers to not feel restricted in their choice to breastfeed while being able to lead a healthy social life. Here are a few pointers