alcahol in pregnacy

Hi, Im just wonderng where health professionals stand on alcahol intake in pregnacy? Is it ok to have a glass of wine now and again?
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harley16
Reply harley16 9 months ago
i neva touched any booze wen i found out i was pregnant! and havent again this time rnd! i jus think if anything happens id blame myself entirely!
also i remem at 1 point the goverment sed no alcohol at all! so hey who knows! xx
prozacfairy
Reply prozacfairy 9 months ago
On the news a few months ago they were saying that a glass of wine every now and again can be good for your unborn baby. The change there mind as much as i change my babys nappy.

I personally didnt touch a drop whilst i was pregnant even though i REALLY wanted a nice glass of wine ( only becaused i couldnt have it)
i was the same. didn't touch a drop for 9 months it was just easier that way coz they kept changing their minds bout alcohol. i didn't miss it as much as i thought i would, but i did get bit fed up at times, like at weddings when everyone is pissed up (even the brides 84 y/o granny lol). x x
laurab1985
Reply laurab1985 9 months ago
Hi my midwife advised as long as i don't binge i can have want i want. i only have the occasional glass of wine at weekends maybe once a month, but as long as you don't get hammered you should be okay.
mummyme0x
Reply mummyme0x 9 months ago
On the news a few months ago they were saying that a glass of wine every now and again can be good for your unborn baby. The change there mind as much as i change my babys nappy.

I personally didnt touch a drop whilst i was pregnant even though i REALLY wanted a nice glass of wine ( only becaused i couldnt have it)
prozacfairy
Reply prozacfairy 9 months ago
think the last report said 1 to 2 units (small glass of wine, single measure of spirits, half a pint) a week. some still say no alcohol whatsoever but doubt glass of wine once in a blue moon is gonna do any harm x x
elliesmumi
Reply elliesmumi 9 months ago
hi i read on baby cnetre that experts now recommend that you play it safe by steering clear of alcohol altogether, either throughout pregnancy

If you do decide to drink alcohol while you are pregnant, a limit of no more than one or two units of alcohol, no more than once or twice per week, is not thought to be harmful Binge drinking or getting drunk during pregnancy is dangerous for your developing baby Binge drinking is drinking five or more units of alcohol on one occasion

personally i havent touched a drop through both my pregnancys, better to be safe than sorry x
mummycat24
Reply mummycat24 9 months ago
Hi, Im just wonderng where health professionals stand on alcahol intake in pregnacy? Is it ok to have a glass of wine now and again?
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