Note the effects of stimulants while breastfeeding (Part 3)

When breastfeeding, mothers should pay attention to the factors of stimulants such as alcohol, coffee, and tobacco, when put into the body, will affect the milk secretion and the health of the baby.

Coffee is a widely used beverage. However, you should limit the negative effects of coffee on your health and your baby's health

The list below will tell you the impact of stimulants in tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco ... on the secretion of breast milk.

Active ingredients Effects on lactation. Note when breastfeeding

Alcohol: How much alcohol your baby will “drink” from… your milk depends on when and how much you drink. Research shows that alcohol content in breastmilk will peak after about 30 to 90 minutes from your last drink and it takes 2-3 hours for your body to get rid of alcohol.Drinking will inhibit lactation, can harm your baby's motor neuron development and may interfere with eating Breastfed babies drink and sleep. Drinking alcohol is not harmful if you drink within the allowed limits and know how to prevent it. After drinking, you must wait at least 2 hours before breastfeeding or you You may need to express the milk immediately after drinking or you can express and store it before drinking. Drinking water and eating before or while drinking will help you drink less, thereby limiting the amount of alcohol in your drink. your blood and milk.

Caffeine - Coffee: Drinking more than 300mg of coffee a day can have a negative effect on your baby. When coffee enters your bloodstream, a small amount of caffeine will be present in breast milk. Your baby's body does not easily absorb and excrete the caffeine in coffee, especially during the first months of life, so as time goes on. time it can accumulate in the baby's body. In the meantime, it can make your baby uncomfortable and unable to sleep. Limit your coffee consumption to less than 300mg a day - maybe even less if you're breastfeeding. Keep in mind that in addition to coffee, tea, some energy drinks, some soft drinks and dark chocolate also contain significant amounts of caffeine.

Nicotine - Tobacco: The amount of nicotine in the milk of a smoking mother is higher than the blood content. Tobacco smoke is a complex that contains about 4,000 chemical compounds, of which more than 60 are carcinogenic. The amount and extent of the effects of compounds found in breast milk have yet to be determined. Studies have shown that babies sleep less when their mothers smoke before breastfeeding. Additionally, heavy smoking addiction can significantly decrease your lactation capacity.
Babies whose mothers smoke, whether breastfed or not, are more likely to experience colic and respiratory disease. Smoking during pregnancy or postpartum increases the risk of sudden death syndrome in your baby. Smoking should be stopped if possible for the benefit of you and your baby. If you can't quit right away, smoke less, as little as possible, and switch to tobacco with less nicotine and avoid smoking for several hours before feeding your baby. Smoking right after breastfeeding will give you a few extra hours to reduce the amount of nicotine in your milk. Don't smoke around your baby, in the house, car, or in any area of ​​the home where your baby may appear. Remember to wash your hands, wash your face, and change your clothes after you smoke. Remember that even if the mother does smoke, breastmilk is still best for your baby.

Marijuana - Cannabis: When a nursing mother smokes marijuana, the main active ingredient THC of cannabis in breast milk is 8 times higher than the amount in the mother's blood. In addition, the smoke of marijuana will increase the baby's exposure to the drug and as a result of the baby's exposure to marijuana through breast milk, THC will be secreted in his urine two to three weeks after the exposure There have been no conclusions about the long-term effects of THC on breastfed infants, however, preliminary studies and animal studies show that when infants are exposed to THC, there is usually signs of sedation, lack of muscle tone and poor feeding. THC can also decrease the amount of breast milk secreted by a mother. In addition, exposure to marijuana through breast milk may decrease a baby's ability to develop neuron development during the first year. There is concern that THC may also cause significant changes in brain cells while the baby is undergoing brain development. Be aware that street marijuana is sometimes mixed with other harmful substances, and you should stay away from marijuana and other recreational drugs while you are breast-feeding. While the research is ongoing, there is some evidence that suggests the long-term harms of cannabis.If you cannot stop using the marijuana, you should not breast-feed.