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2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Systematic Reviews

Systematic Review Question

What is the relationship between alcohol consumption during lactation and the quality and quantity of breast milk available for the offspring?

Conclusion Statement

Moderate, consistent evidence shows that when a lactating mother consumes alcohol, alcohol enters the breast milk and the quantity of milk produced is reduced, leading to reduced milk consumption by the infant.

 2010 DGAC Grade: Moderate