You Don't Need to Pump & Dump: OB/GYN and Pediatrician Talk Booze and Breastfeeding

Are you breastfeeding and wondering if it's ever okay to have a cocktail or glass of wine? This week, Drs. Kurt and Sarah Bjorkman use their knowledge as a board-certified Pediatrician and board certified OB/GYN + breastfeeding mom to describe how alcohol gets processed in the body, how it gets into the breast milk, and what that actually means for a baby who might drink that breast milk. You may be surprised by how much alcohol actually gets into the milk! Watch until the end to hear 3 ways to make having a drink safe for baby. Coming in early 2026, we are launching TDB+. It’s a research-backed membership designed to give you support, connection, and resources for wherever you’re at on your parenting journey! Imagine in-depth access to pregnancy, birth, and parenting content, while also getting behind the scenes interaction with us, our day-to-day real lives, and a community of other parents to support you. Learn more about the membership and join the waitlist here! 👉 https://forms.gle/7bBaXpnzb1Ce41ed8 Affiliate links to other products mentioned in video here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedoctor... Silverettes: https://bit.ly/3V2KMvO Also check out our video to learn "Increase Your Breastmilk Supply":    • OBGYN + Breastfeeding Mom Shares 4 Tips to...   0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Disclaimer 2:02 - How the Body Processes Alcohol 4:02 - Dangers of Drinking While Pregnant 4:56 - Alcohol in Breast Milk 6:52 - Important Facts about Alcohol in Breast Milk 7:21 - Dangers of Drinking and Breastfeeding 10:33 - How to Limit Baby's Exposure to Alcohol if You Have a Drink 13:23 - Sarah's IRL Experience Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo Keywords: the doctors bjorkman, pregnancy, obgyn, breast pumping, breast feeding, healthy mom, healthy baby, drinking and breastfeeding, pump and dump, alcohol