Comments on: Controversial Test for Alcohol in Breast Milk

By: Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:05:46 +0000

Mindy, as a happy user of the test you might not think it’s controversial, but many lactation professionals do because it potentially sends the wrong message. If you have not taken this quiz about breastfeeding and alcohol, you might find it surprising:

http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/take-the-alcohol-and-breastfeeding-quiz/

By: Mindy

Mindy — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:57:51 +0000

I think these breast strips are a wonderful idea. As a breastfeeding mother I enjoy the occasional drink. These strips are a relief for a paranoid mother like myself who simply wants the best for my children. Who ever suggests that these may discourage nursing and encourage weening is ridiculous. If a mother consumes so much alcohol and so frequently that these strips have an effect on how much she actually nurses her child then it’s most likely in the childs best interest to be formula fed. A mother does what is instinctively and intuitively best for her child based on an informed opinion. It’s not controversial to offer a test for alchol in breast milk. Sheesh!! Sensational.

By: Take the Alcohol and Breastfeeding Quiz : Breastfeeding 1-2-3 - Breastfeeding information, support and news

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:52:33 +0000

[...] as of April 2009. For information about drinking and breastfeeding, see this article on the consumption of alcohol and the controversial Milkscreen test. For current information on drugs and lactation, visit the LactMed [...]

By: Nursing News for December 31, 2008

Nursing News for December 31, 2008 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:09:21 +0000

[...] 1. Wondering whether you can ring in the new year with a glass of champagne? Read what La Leche League and Thomas Hale, author of Medications and Mothers’ Milk, have to say about consumption of alcohol by breastfeeding mothers. [...]

By: dr zuhoori

dr zuhoori — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:52:28 +0000

v r running an Institute for Lacto immunology ,and analysing the containts and the deficiencies of breast milk
may i pls request your advises
Zh

By: muthu

muthu — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:17:02 +0000

To all those commenter who have raised intelligent children on bottled milk: well done. You should be proud of your efforts to set your children on a productive life.
However, the findings in this research are general trends. Anecdotal evidence from a few people does not disprove- or even prove- a scientific study. Your children may have been even more intelligent than they are now if you had breast fed them, but hey, who knows?

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:25:36 +0000

I’ve had a glass of wine before going to bed (after baby’s asleep) but I’d like to have a few beers – maybe two to three one night (if I can even have that many anymore!) I think these are just good reassurance that the milks ‘free and clear’ – I think I’m going to try em’ out -

By: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » Reviews of Breastfeeding Products, Books and Clothing

Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » Reviews of Breastfeeding Products, Books and Clothing — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:31:17 +0000

[...] Breastfeeding Accessories: Booby Tubes hot and cold packs (The Lactivist) Milkscreen alcohol detection kits (Black Breastfeeding Blog) Milkscreen alcohol detection kits (Breastfeeding 1-2-3) [...]

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 02:56:03 +0000

I agree – I can’t think of many products breastfeeding moms “need” — that’s the beauty of breastfeeding!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 23:08:07 +0000

Something about that test bothered me too, and I also blogged about it a few months ago. There are just too many products coming out that breastfeeding Moms “need”…