The Daily Fave Blog

Breastfeeding Under the Influence

By Lauren at Parenting.com on Thursday, June 25, 12:04 pm EDT
PRINT

Stacey Anvarinia, a mom in South Dakota, might be sentenced to five years in prison for breastfeeding while intoxicated. Police came to her house for an unrelated matter and noticed that she was drinking, and appeared drunk, while nursing. They called the local hospital to ask if this is unhealthy for a 6-week-old baby. (Duh. It is.) So the baby was taken out of her custody and yesterday she pled guilty to child neglect. The baby was technically put in danger, but do you think this constitutes child abuse? What’s your policy on drinking and nursing?

 

<< Notice Anything Different? Avon Smooth Minerals Makeup | Main | Office Bumpwatch: Dawn Roode >>

Member Comments
Anonymous's picture
Anonymous
A mother will be arrested if
6/25/2009 at 2:44 pm
A mother will be arrested if she gave her child a beer so why not if she's breastfeeding her baby while intoxicated? It's pretty much if not the SAME thing


Anonymous's picture
Anonymous
Not that I condone it, but
6/25/2009 at 5:25 pm
Not that I condone it, but it takes a while for anything ingested by the mother to make it to the milk, and studies have shown that very little, if any, alcohol actually passes through breast milk. Bad idea, yes, but child abuse? No way!


Anonymous's picture
Anonymous
My breastfeeding clinic says
6/26/2009 at 2:28 am
My breastfeeding clinic says one glass of wine or beer is fine.


Anonymous's picture
Anonymous
no drinking
6/28/2009 at 11:16 pm
i think i mother should not drink at all while breast feeding, it is not right! she should think of the baby not herself,i really dont think people should drink at all, there is no point, why do it.


Anonymous's picture
Anonymous
This lady is NUTS!!!!!!!!!
7/2/2009 at 1:18 pm
I think this woman is a very selfish poor excuse for a mother. Anyone with a half of brain knows that what ever a breastfeeding mother eats or drinks goes through the breast milk. She should be charged with some sort of abuse or neglect of the baby. And the baby should be tested for anything else she may have taken while pregnant or breastfeeding!


The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
  • Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.

All submitted reviews are subject to the license terms set forth in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

advertisement



Daily Fave Categories

About This Blog

Our team of Editors share their stories, review cool stuff, and discuss the rewards and challenges of parenthood.


Recent Comments
Recipes

Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

Blog: The Daily Fave

Shawn: "Sure, it helps to know what a mucus plug is, but mostly guys need books that offers simple, streamlined, practical info that doesn't get bogged down with a lot of 'medical diagrams' or 'compound sentences.' Well have I got the book for you, Pops." Updated frequently.

Blog: The Parenting Post

Mighty Maggie: "I have been in charge of the family finances for about a year now and I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM DOING." Updated Daily!

The Best Toys of 2009

We're giving away over $900 worth of toys! Enter BOTH giveaways once a day until December 14
Birthday Parties

31 Amazing Birthday Cake Designs

Sweet! The easiest, cutest cakes for boys and girls
 
Advertisement
 
   
What is a Sponsored Link? Provided by a third party and not endorsed by Bonnier Corp.
Copyright © 2009 The Parenting Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Bonnier Corporation

Parenting.com is part of The Parenting.com Network, a division of Bonnier Corporation.