Tag: Alcohol and breastfeeding

While historical records show that beer was once used to help milk production, the common belief, 'does stout increase milk supply?' is largely a modern-day myth. Scientific evidence reveals that the presence of alcohol actually works against lactation, despite popular belief.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alcohol levels in breast milk closely parallel a mother's blood alcohol concentration. This fact is at the core of the common question, "Should I dump my milk after drinking?," a topic surrounded by many myths and misconceptions.