Alcohol Doesn't Increase Breast Milk

Breastfeeding provides natural food for a newborn, and it contains all the nutrients that your baby needs. There are many foods and drinks that affect milk, whether positive or negative. One of the drinks that affect milk and the baby's health is alcohol.

Mothers have beliefs that beers can raise the level of prolactin, a hormone responsible for milk production. However, since beer contains barley and hops, the reason some women report an increase in their supply of breast milk after drinking beer is most likely a result of the two known milk-making (lactogenic) items.

The alcohol in beers and wine can potentially make you feel a little relaxed and, therefore, aid in the let-down of your breast milk.

Some social media users denied this claim.