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You also should avoid drinking alcohol, and especially avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol. An occasional drink is ok, but avoid breastfeeding for two hours after the drink. Also, many babies do not like the taste of your milk after you have had alcohol and will breastfeed more once the alcohol is out of your system.
Source: Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
If you smoke tobacco, it is best for you and your baby if you try to quit as soon as possible. If you can't quit though, it is still better to breastfeed since your baby is at higher risk of having respiratory problems and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Breastfeeding lowers the risk of both of these health problems in your baby. Be sure to smoke away from your baby and change clothes to keep your baby away from the chemicals from the smoke on your clothing.
You also should avoid drinking alcohol, and especially avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol. An occasional drink is ok, but avoid breastfeeding for two hours after the drink. Also, many babies do not like the taste of your milk after you have had alcohol and will breastfeed more once the alcohol is out of your system.
Source: Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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