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With my first son I was preggo at 18 and delivered when I was 19 so I was not drinking thru my pregnancy.
Now I am 28 and a seasoned drinker, lol and everyone tells me that it is OK to have a glass of wine each week but I am terrified!!!
who has has the occasional glass of wine thru this pregnancy or previous pregnancies with no complications?
I wouldn't have a whole glass, although a friend of mine allowed herself a glass once every week or two (she sipped VERY slowly). I've had a sip here or there in the last month or so. I did have about a half a glass throughout an evening last week, but literally sipped on it all night. I'd feel awful if it went to my head at all and think it was getting the baby loopy. Depends on your doc if they'd okay this or not and it depends if you are comfortable with it. There are lots of people who will probably get fired up that this was even asked and think that this is a no-brainer that you don't drink when you are preggo.... but again, it's your body, your baby and you are obviously not looking to get drunk! In other countries, it is normal to drink beer throughout pregnancy. In fact, a wheat beer is great to drink right after delivery to help your milk come in! Or when you go into labor to help calm you down a bit (much less effect on the baby then pain meds).
I haven't been drinking since I got pregnant... and really I don't drink that much anyway, only when it comes to parties. But my friend has had some drinks of wine thorughout her pregnancy. My OB also told me it was okay to drink wine just as ong as it's not an every day thing. I think it really depends on how much you drink really... and if you're comfortable with it or not.
As much as I would love to have just one glass of wine I will not do it. I don't want to take any chances. For me it is because it took us so long to conceive. It is your own choice. I did have a couple of drinks with my first pregnancy when I was 19 and that was fine. I just think I only have a few more months to go and then I can have a nice glass of wine.
I know my doctor said having an occasional glass of wine is ok. I am not really a big drinker so I have not even thought about it that much. I did have a glass of wine at my wedding and I don't feel badly about it at all. I have to take medication during this pregnancy, so I really don't want to add to much more on top of that. Personally, I feel like an occasional glass of wine is ok.
I don't drink wine at all, so I haven't even thought about it....although I have been craving fruity frozen drinks, and just been getting them non-alcoholic. A friend of mine drank wine during her pregnancy...a couple small glasses a week...and her baby boy was just fine. I know her doctor said it was ok to have the amount she was having.
I take a tiny sip of my dh's wine when he is drinking. I wouldnt have a whole glass though. People here have told me that it is ok, but i am not ready to take the risk. But i dont think a tiny sip every week will hurt.
The doc said it's ok and my family says its fine but I am on meds and don't wanna risk anymore. Only a few more months and I can have a nice large drink hehe
There's nothing to be 'terrified' about. I had a few drinks throught out my first pregnancy. We got married and went on our honeymoon when I was 3 months along and had a couple of drinks that were much stronger than wine , we had wine coolers at my shower and towards the end (37-38weeks) my doctor flat out told me to have a glass of wine every other night or so.
Personally, I don't think you will do any harm with occasionaly sipping wine.
I just saw something on Discovery Health and they were saying it was totaly fine to have a small glass once a week. Also to those of you who will be breast feeding I think that if you drink wine it will help your milk to flow good. I'd look it up if your interested or ask your Dr.
I'm not a huge wine drinker but if I was I would probably indulge every week or so.... I really do miss drinking! Hubby has been teasing me with long islands and this really yummy pear vodka he got. I'll occasionally have a sip of his beer, but its really the mixed drinks I'm craving (wierd I know!) and those are a no no!
Point is, no one knows how alcohol will effect YOUR pregnancy and YOUR baby. Everyone is different. There was a report stating that as little as one glass of wine a week could cause fetal alcohol syndrome - but I think it's impossible to test and trust that everyone is honest with how much they drink. I personally, don't knowingly drink when I am pregnant.
When I was pregnant with my 1st dd I would take communion at church but that is like a thimble of wine.
I don't drink so it is not a problem for me. But, personally I probably would not be drinking during my pregnancy, but like I said that is my own personal opinion.
If my husband and I go out to dinner and he gets a glass, I may have a small sip, but thats about it. I love wine, but dont really feel any urge to drink at all.
Since the warmer weather has started, i have been missing my wine/beer i must say!! I haven't had a drop since i found out i was pregnant. Really though, it doesn't bother me that much to not drink, so i just don't bother at all. I just wouldn't feel comfortable even taking one drink.
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In other countries, it is normal to drink beer throughout pregnancy. In fact, a wheat beer is great to drink right after delivery to help your milk come in! Or when you go into labor to help calm you down a bit (much less effect on the baby then pain meds).
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, we had wine coolers at my shower and towards the end (37-38weeks) my doctor flat out told me to have a glass of wine every other night or so.
I haven't had a drop since i found out i was pregnant. Really though, it doesn't bother me that much to not drink, so i just don't bother at all. I just wouldn't feel comfortable even taking one drink.
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