IF you choose to drink while pregnant, question..

cynnnabun

This isn't a question of can you/do you/should you. If you have already decided the occasional drink is okay, my question is what is the occasional drink? Is a glass of wine the only thing people drink while pregnant? I used to drink Malibu Bay Breezes, and I feel like there's probably more alcohol in wine than in one of those. But, I'm just curious. Up to this point, I haven't had a sip of anything, although I can't tell you how I'd love just one bay breeze. haha. So, I was just wondering what other people who do drink, drink.

luvdv8

Half a glass of red wine with a meal.

ManiacMcGee

I personally only drink wine (and a few sips of beer or whatever).  My, slightly irrational, feeling is that because red wine has other health benefits it can be easily excused.  I have a hard time justifying hard liquor, even if it is juiced up and delicious.

sandrajeant

I have only had wine and beer.  I will have a small glass (less than 3oz) of wine with dinner once/twice a week and I have had a few 8oz servings of beer over the past few weeks.  I have several friend who home brew beer so I had to try it

cynnnabun

ManiacMcGee:

I personally only drink wine (and a few sips of beer or whatever).  My, slightly irrational, feeling is that because red wine has other health benefits it can be easily excused.  I have a hard time justifying hard liquor, even if it is juiced up and delicious.

Ya. That's pretty much what I thought. I told DH I wanted a malibu bay breeze in the hospital. hahah.

smiling76

While pregnant with our first I had pre-term labor a lot---and was told by a different OB to have a little bit of wine or a beer......  and so I'd have the tiniest amount of red wine but I swear it helped.  I plan on doing the same thing this time if needed.  But it would be a small glass of red wine---maybe 2 oz or so.

marcinator19

Personally - I choose to sip on a drink like wine, champagne or a beer but tend not to have a whole glass or bottle - more like 1/2 or 1/4 of a serving - so if I had a taste for bay breezes, I would just do 1/2 a serving and make sure it's light on the rum. I just drink a little and get absolutely NO BUZZ whatsoever. And it's only at special occasions at this point.

Ashleygoo

Wine and beer is different than hard alcohol to me. Granted, its probably really not, but I feel better with a glass of wine, sipping over the course of a night than anything with liquor in it. But that's just my illogical thinking. hahah

Ciaram22

I'd only have a small glass of wine. I tried to have a small glass with dinner a couple weeks ago and I couldn't even stand the taste of my favorite wine after 2 sips.

heylee

I'm not comfortable drinking while pregnant but I would assume it wouldn't be liquor though but a half glass of beer or wine.

PAmiler82

Similar to a lot of the pps, I have had a few small servings of wine (2 oz or less) or a few sips of a beer my husband has open.

I don't feel comfortable having a whole serving myself, but I feel totally comfortable having a little bit of wine or beer on special occasions.

kewltif

Why don't you try a virgin bay breeze with some sort of rum flavoring in there?

6fsn

In terms of alcohol content:

1 beer= 1 glass of wine= 1 shot

I had a half glass of wine at T-day and fully intend to have a bit of egg nog spike with rum tonight.  There will probably be some tasting NYE too.

LittleDelany

6fsn:

In terms of alcohol content:

1 beer= 1 glass of wine= 1 shot

This is really the only difference between the three.  One type of alcohol is no better or worse than another for you, provided you're doing it in moderation. I personally will steal a sip or 2 of wine if I'm using it for cooking, but if I feel like sitting down to have a "drink", I grab an O'Douls or two.  DH is sober so it's kind of our 'thing' when we go out to dinner now

ManiacMcGee

6fsn:

In terms of alcohol content:

1 beer= 1 glass of wine= 1 shot

I had a half glass of wine at T-day and fully intend to have a bit of egg nog spike with rum tonight.  There will probably be some tasting NYE too.

True, but she wasn't asking about taking a shot. She's asking about drinking a mixed drink...which presumably has more than one shot in it (if it is anything like the mixed drinks I used to enjoy).

 

nicolen0618

LittleDelany:

6fsn:

In terms of alcohol content:

1 beer= 1 glass of wine= 1 shot

DH is sober so it's kind of our 'thing' when we go out to dinner now

Can you sends yours to my house to have a conversation with my DH?!?!?!  I really wish mine would go sober and so we could turn it into our 'thing' when we go out.    Asking for this though is like fighting a battle I am destined to lose.

6fsn

A bay breeze has one shot in it.  99% of mixed drinks are one shot.

Heather & Nayt

PAmiler82:

Similar to a lot of the pps, I have had a few small servings of wine (2 oz or less) or a few sips of a beer my husband has open.

I don't feel comfortable having a whole serving myself, but I feel totally comfortable having a little bit of wine or beer on special occasions.

This.  

tokenhoser

There isn't anything magical about beer or wine vs. liquor. The women that admit to being irrational are right: it's irrational. If your favorite happens to be rum, it won't do any more harm than a bit of beer or wine as long as you keep it to a bit.

I've been a "just sips" person. I'll probably have a tiny glass of champagne for NYE. I have fully embraced the world of carbonated fruit juice as a tasty substitute.

augustjam16

Like others, I would stick with wine or beer. You could also take some wine and mix it with club soda or sprite to have a spritzer. I would never do that to wine not pregnant but it will extend your drink a bit. Just a thought.

kjbarber86

I made a cocktail for a party I had a few weeks ago and I took a sip of it (I was dying to know what it tasted like--it seemed so good).  And then I had a sip of wine (it's what I miss the most).  I just feel like it's been engrained in me to believe that drinking anything more than a sip during pregnancy is harmful.  And I think if I had anymore than a few sips every once and a while and, God forbid, something was wrong with the baby, I would blame myself and wonder if the alcohol might have caused the problem.  So, in short, I'll only have sips.

Rachel5782

I have been pretty fine with DH drinking around me, but last night I REALLY wanted a drink.  Then DH comes home from work and says that he needs a drink after his rough day.  I kinda flipped out at him.  He didn't understand why I was so upset at him since I have been okay with him drinking so far.  I told him that last night I happened to really want a drink and it would be compared to someone eating a big piece of chocolate cake in front of an obese person trying to lose weight.  I think he understood because he dropped it and didn't pull out the scotch last night. 

desdemona39

I haven't had any alcohol during this pregnancy, but will probably have a glass of wine today (it's my bday).

My Dr. said one serving of alcohol every once in a while is ok. He told me to have a glass of wine or a pina colada every now and then if I want to.

sarahns80

Just a little reminder around the holidays...

Scientific research has established that alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with adverse health consequences.  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is the term used to describe the range of birth defects caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy.  FASD are considered the most common nonhereditary cause of mental retardation.  Included in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is the diagnosis often referred to as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is the most severe form of FASD. It is characterized by facial defects, growth deficiencies, and central nervous system dysfunction.  Also included in FASD are other types of alcohol-induced mental impairments that are just as serious, if not more so, than in children with FAS.  The term "alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder" (ARND) has been developed to describe such impairments. Prenatally exposed children can also have other alcohol-related physical abnormalities of the skeleton and certain organ systems; these are known as alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD). (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, June 2000; Warren and Foudin, 2001; SAMHSA, 2004).

State and Federal governments have established various policies in response to the risks associated with drinking during pregnancy. 

kellyc07

I hae not even had a sip of alcohol since I found out I was pregnant, I asked my doctor if it was OK to have a glass of red wine on thanksgiving, she said it was ok to have a half of a glass of wine.  I still am too nervous to do it.  A friend of mine had a glass of wine or a dark beer 1x/wk and her son is perfectly fine.  I also read an article recently in the Providence Journal stating that women who have an occasional drink during their pregnancy are more likely to have children with less mental disorders such as ADD, depression, and anxiety.

missamERICA

i dont drink beer or wine, but i love champagne. i had mimosas the other day w/ my girlfriends, but thats been it.

i did find thischampagne called fre that has only .five percent alcohol...just enough so it tastes like a very weak champagne. its been nice to have a glass of that here and there around the holidays  

MrsDink

I've only had sips of beers and wine so far, but I'll probably have 1/4 to a 1/2 glass of wine tonight with dinner and maybe some champagne on NYE

My doctor has said it is ok, now it's just about getting a few members of my family to leave out their 2 cents

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Ashleygoo:

Wine and beer is different than hard alcohol to me. Granted, its probably really not, but I feel better with a glass of wine, sipping over the course of a night than anything with liquor in it. But that's just my illogical thinking. hahah

 

This for me, too.  I can totally nurse a glass of wine slowly and with dinner and not feel it which makes me feel better about drinking it.  And enjoying it.  I normally drink wine (when not pregnant) because I like the taste, not so much for the feeling I get from the alcohol -- if I want to feel tipsy or drunk I drink hard liquor/strong daiquiris because it hits me hard and fast, even in the past when I have sipped it - while NOT pregnant! - I feel it quickly.  I realize that one glass of wine equals about one shot of hard liquor, but it just feels differently to me so I avoid it compeletly while pregnant.

 

I have had a small glass of wine here and there with food - my last was Thanksgviing.  I will have one tomorrow with dinner or brunch - or maybe a mimosa with brunch?? - and then a small glass of champagne with DH on New Years Eve.

LittleDelany

nicolen0618:

LittleDelany:

6fsn:

In terms of alcohol content:

1 beer= 1 glass of wine= 1 shot

DH is sober so it's kind of our 'thing' when we go out to dinner now

Can you sends yours to my house to have a conversation with my DH?!?!?!  I really wish mine would go sober and so we could turn it into our 'thing' when we go out.    Asking for this though is like fighting a battle I am destined to lose.

DH is actually coming up on 8 years sober this May. He had a real problem and quit before I knew him.  He doesn't mind at all when I drink (not prego, of course) which is nice, but now we have something to "share"... I have a really hard time just having 1 so I'm refraining as much as possible!! Could you suggest to your DH to think about how jealous it makes you when he drinks and you can't, so maybe he could cut it out for a little while?  It's just a few months, right?

ascar29

i asked my doctor about this, she said a half a glass of red wine 2 - 4 times a month will do the heart some good, if it came down to drinking a beer or doing a shot she would rather do the shot then drink the beer not sure the logic and i havent had anything since i got preg but thats what one doctor said..

stephanie_shoe

I had a full glass of wine on Thanksgiving, and will probably have another tomorrow with dinner.  That's all I'm personally comfortable having.  I could never have a whole drink once a week without feeling super guilty about it--it's just the stigma attached to the whole "drinking while pregnant" thing. 

 I would make the Malibu Bay breeze super watered down; so it's like you're getting a drink from a crappy bartender.  Cheers!

buboo

sarahns80:

Just a little reminder around the holidays...

Scientific research has established that alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with adverse health consequences.  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is the term used to describe the range of birth defects caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy.  FASD are considered the most common nonhereditary cause of mental retardation.  Included in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is the diagnosis often referred to as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is the most severe form of FASD. It is characterized by facial defects, growth deficiencies, and central nervous system dysfunction.  Also included in FASD are other types of alcohol-induced mental impairments that are just as serious, if not more so, than in children with FAS.  The term "alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder" (ARND) has been developed to describe such impairments. Prenatally exposed children can also have other alcohol-related physical abnormalities of the skeleton and certain organ systems; these are known as alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD). (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, June 2000; Warren and Foudin, 2001; SAMHSA, 2004).

State and Federal governments have established various policies in response to the risks associated with drinking during pregnancy. 

Really? She did not ask for a mommy martyr. If this thread does not apply to you then maybe you should not respond. there are plenty of other studies, she is not asking about drinking in excess, but one drink. Good word, get a clue!