Free Alcohol and Breastfeeding Chart Printable

General
Written By Katie Clark, IBCLC

Here is a chart that I created which gives you a general idea of how long after drinking a "standard" drink you should be able to breastfeed, based on your weight.

A standard drink is considered:

  • 12 ounces of 5% beer

  • 5 ounces of 11% wine

  • 1.5 ounces of 40% liquor

This should only be used as a reference point and not a hard and fast rule. As you can see, the heavier you weigh, the faster your body takes to metabolize the alcohol in your system.

If you would like to print off this chart, just press the button below and you can get this free for free. Might be helpful to print off and put on your fridge!

breastfeeding and alcohol chart printable
Katie Clark, IBCLC

Katie Clark is a mom of three boys and IBCLC who specializes in milk supply issues of all kinds. After struggling to breastfeed her second child, Katie found a passion for helping moms find success and joy in their breastfeeding journeys. She has worked in lactation in various forms since 2015 and officially became an IBCLC in 2023. She loves learning and expanding her skills and feels strongly about mom-centered care that focuses on root cause solutions and emotional support. She lives in Colorado with her family and loves sharing the happiness that comes from being a mother.

https://thebreastfeedingmama.com
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