Are you breastfeeding and wondering if it's ever okay to have a cocktail or glass of wine? This week, Drs. Kurt and Sarah Bjorkman use their knowledge as a board-certified Pediatrician and board certified OB/GYN + breastfeeding mom to describe how alcohol gets processed in the body, how it gets into the breast milk, and what that actually means for a baby who might drink that breast milk.

You may be surprised by how much alcohol actually gets into the milk! Watch until the end to hear 3 ways to make having a drink safe for baby.

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0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Disclaimer
2:02 - How the Body Processes Alcohol
4:02 - Dangers of Drinking While Pregnant
4:56 - Alcohol in Breast Milk
6:52 - Important Facts about Alcohol in Breast Milk
7:21 - Dangers of Drinking and Breastfeeding
10:33 - How to Limit Baby's Exposure to Alcohol if You Have a Drink
13:23 - Sarah's IRL Experience

Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo

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