Your Friend Had a Baby 3 Months Ago and Is

Multiple Choice

Your friend had a baby 3 months ago and is anxious to go out with her friends. She is still breastfeeding but would like to have a few drinks. What would you suggest to your friend?

A) It is okay to drink alcohol while nursing because alcohol actually helps babies sleep.
B) It is okay to drink alcohol while nursing because alcohol increases breast milk production.
C) Pump the milk immediately after drinking alcohol, and it will be eliminated from the body.
D) Pump milk before going out and use that until the alcohol has been cleared from the system.
E) She should drink only beer because babies can tolerate it.