Does Beer Help Produce Breast Milk

Unfortunately for FeBREWarians who might be thinking — this is permission to drink up — beer is not really a galactagogue. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend drinking alcohol while breastfeeding and alcohol itself does not increase milk production or help moms breastfeed.

Does beer help increase milk supply?

Darker beer filled with extra barley and hops (both a galactagogues, which stimulates the hormone prolactin to increase milk supply) is one beverage that is known to increase your milk supply. Specifically, a milk stout is one of the best beers to indulge in while breastfeeding.

Can I drink one beer while breastfeeding?

Can breastfeeding moms drink alcohol? Go enjoy the beer (safely): Alcohol is not off-limits when you’re nursing. You can consume alcohol if you know how to time it and how much you can safely consume. It takes about two hours for the average adult to metabolize one drink.