Review on Detect Alcohol In Breast Milk With Upspring Milkscreen Test Strips - Quick And Accurate Results In 2 Minutes by Matt Duffy

It doesn't matter how much research you do into how long it takes your body to metabolize alcohol out of your breast milk; you will still feel unsure the first time you go to nurse after you've been drinking. People will suggest "pump and dump" but it's actually a falsehood. Your body metabolizes alcohol out of breast milk the same way it metabolizes it out of your bloodstream, so you needn't pour the precious breast milk down the drain. The only reason you would need to "pump and dump" after drinking would be if your beasts were uncomfortably full. While the general rule of thumb is that if you feel drunk, your milk is no good, you can never be too safe when it comes to the safety of your child.These seem expensive, ranging from about $1.50 to $2.50 each, depending on the size package you want. Even at the high end, this is a small price to pay for peace of mind when nursing your baby. If you have trouble justifying the price, think about it as less than half the price of a drink. They are incredibly easy to use; I squeeze the milk directly from my breasts onto the strips. They change color quickly and the readings have always been clear. After you use these a few times, you will get a good idea of what the result will without the test strips. However, they are nice to have around for those times when you just aren't sure. I would rather be safe than sorry so I continue to use them anytime I've had more than a couple of drinks, even when a decent amount of time has passed. After all, if I can afford the alcohol I should be able to spend a little more to buy these test strips and know for sure that my milk is safe for my beautiful baby girl.