Champagne Question

abatkins · March 2011

I have a ton of friends who drank wine in the last trimester of their pregnancy...I will not at all. My doctor is against it, and I think it wouldn't be right either!

However, I am getting married on June 3. If I have a mimosa in the dressing room and have one drink of champagne at the toast at the reception, do you think it would be ok?

TheFannins729 · March 2011

i wouldn't do two whole drinks in 1 day. that's a bit much IMO. maybe the mimosa in the morning and just a sip for the toast. or skip the mimosa and just do the toast.

oh, and i had a glass of champagne a week before i was due. all turned out ok.

abatkins · March 2011

Thank you for the reply...I definitely wouldn't even have two whole drinks, but just want to enjoy a teeny bit, since I only get married once in my life.

TeacherVicky · March 2011

TheFannins729:

i wouldn't do two whole drinks in 1 day. that's a bit much IMO. maybe the mimosa in the morning and just a sip for the toast. or skip the mimosa and just do the toast.

This! I think my answer would be different if your wedding was later in the summer.

I would take the mimosa in the morning and that's it probably... I wouldn't want all of the unwelcomed comments that are bound to come from guests if they were to see me drink champagne during the toast. That would likely bring on too much drama for me!

OUKap · March 2011

I think you would be fine if you had the equivalent of one drink on your wedding.

abatkins · March 2011

TeacherVicky:
TheFannins729:

i wouldn't do two whole drinks in 1 day. that's a bit much IMO. maybe the mimosa in the morning and just a sip for the toast. or skip the mimosa and just do the toast.

This! I think my answer would be different if your wedding was later in the summer.

I would take the mimosa in the morning and that's it probably... I wouldn't want all of the unwelcomed comments that are bound to come from guests if they were to see me drink champagne during the toast. That would likely bring on too much drama for me!

Good point! I didn't even think of that. Ginger ale it is at toast time

Temp123197812503460 · March 2011

I'm confused why you think it isn't right at all to drink wine but you would drink champagne in the 2nd trimester. If you don't want to drink I would limit it to one sip of the mimosa, not the whole thing. Or if you want one then have it, but don't judge people for drinking a glass of wine

abatkins · March 2011

somewhereincali:
I'm confused why you think it isn't right at all to drink wine but you would drink champagne in the 2nd trimester. If you don't want to drink I would limit it to one sip of the mimosa, not the whole thing. Or if you want one then have it, but don't judge people for drinking a glass of wine

I'm definitely not judging...from what I can tell and research, I think that it is fine if it is your choice to drink the wine in moderation. I know in France, they drink every single day - just like in Japan they eat sushi raw all the time. I just know my consumption and love of wine and if I started drinking wine during the last trimester, I know it would only be an everyday type thing for me. Just like how I said I wasn't going to start drinking Chick Fila Milkshakes, because they are like crack to me, and now I have one every week!

I just have waited my whole life, 33 years to get married, and a mimosa would be nice to take the jitters off and be part of my group of girls that morning while we get ready and reminisce. I know they won't judge me, but I can certainly attest that my guests would at the wedding.

lily87 · March 2011

Please read this: https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/alcohol_indepth.html

The research cited is listed at the bottom.

Please don't take this post as being judgmental. Though I personally would not do it, I would say a sip of champagne is probably fine. But, the argument that because they do it in France it is ok just doesn't hold. As far as the research is concerned, no one knows why some people have FASD and others don't.

abatkins · March 2011

lily87:
Please read this: https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/alcohol_indepth.html
The research cited is listed at the bottom.
Please don't take this post as being judgmental. Though I personally would not do it, I would say a sip of champagne is probably fine. But, the argument that because they do it in France it is ok just doesn't hold. As far as the research is concerned, no one knows why some people have FASD and others don't.

Thank you! I will take a look at this....I sure appreciate it. Before pregnancy, I had wine at least three or four times a week. It's my form of prozac. Love it! I just know if I start, I won't stop. So, I would only limit my consumption personally to a special occasion such as my wedding. And very limited consumption. I was also the nervous nelly who in the 1st trimester had no caffeine and quit coffee cold turkey, so I can't see myself really hammering back the drinks at the wedding. I am going to be too worried staying up to the 11:00 p.m. limo drive off! LOL

abatkins · March 2011

lily87:
Please read this: https://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/alcohol_indepth.html
The research cited is listed at the bottom.
Please don't take this post as being judgmental. Though I personally would not do it, I would say a sip of champagne is probably fine. But, the argument that because they do it in France it is ok just doesn't hold. As far as the research is concerned, no one knows why some people have FASD and others don't.

After reading the article and watching the video, my decision is clear. Thank you so much!

melissajoy1985 · March 2011

Gingerale and OJ is just as yummy as a mimosa.... I even like it better.... mocktails are all I'm in for this pregnancy.... lemonaid and soda is what I'm planning for the summer... trying to keep thoese cals down!

lily87 · March 2011

I am really sorry if my post was a downer. I get your what you are saying about wanting to celebrate your wedding..and your caffeine comment too. I love wine and coffee and I too gave it up cold turkey while ttc as well.

But, a friend of mine made fun of me for not drinking during pregnancy the other day. (I couldn't believe this- as it isn't a strange thing to give up right?). And, I looked this up then to try to have some facts behind my decision when I talked to her again. I just thought I would share- since I thought it was useful that they actually cited the data.

No matter what you decide...know that your wedding will be a special celebration whether alcohol is involved or not. I actually couldn't drink at my wedding either (as I was on some medication). I was bummed before, but when the day happened it really didn't matter.

Congratulations!

abatkins · March 2011

lily87:
I am really sorry if my post was a downer. I get your what you are saying about wanting to celebrate your wedding..and your caffeine comment too. I love wine and coffee and I too gave it up cold turkey while ttc as well.
But, a friend of mine made fun of me for not drinking during pregnancy the other day. (I couldn't believe this- as it isn't a strange thing to give up right?). And, I looked this up then to try to have some facts behind my decision when I talked to her again. I just thought I would share- since I thought it was useful that they actually cited the data.
No matter what you decide...know that your wedding will be a special celebration whether alcohol is involved or not. I actually couldn't drink at my wedding either (as I was on some medication). I was bummed before, but when the day happened it really didn't matter.
Congratulations!

Definitely not a downer. Now I understand why my doctor told me not to drink at my wedding. I should have just listened to her and not even thought twice. I had no idea about the stats behind even just one drink per week. Better to be safe than sorry.

gwendarling · March 2011

Do what you're comfortable with. I would probably drink the mimosa and take a couple of sips of the mimosa - and fwiw, here's another study on alcohol and pregnancy:

https://news.discovery.com/human/alcohol-drinking-pregnant-women.html

cheers, and congratulations!

jupiterthecat · March 2011

I've been reading up on the scientific literature a bit on this. My reading of it (and this is not my area of expertise) is that it is quite clear that drinking heavily (enough to get drunk) on any kind of regular basis is linked closely to significant developmental delays. Research on lower levels of alcohol consumption is much more varied (and by lower levels, I mean ranging from one drink per day to one drink per week, depending on the study)--some find small effects, others not. Basically, the available research is pretty crappy and in absence of good information, total abstinence is the safest option. Some researchers argue that your liver metabolizes that amount of alcohol before it can cross the liver. I've yet to come across any studies (and granted, I haven't looked too hard) that have looked at the impact of a single drink during pregnancy. Mimosas aren't very strong-- usually, they're half champagne, but you could make them weaker. If you had a mimosa that was, let's say, 2/3 OJ, plus a couple sips of champagne several hours later, that would add up to about half a glass of champagne over several hours... I have trouble believing it could do significant damage, but I'm not an expert, and you should definitely trust your doctor before a bunch of internet strangers.

candacenally · March 2011

I'm not much of a drinker anyway so I would def say no to both. However if you do love wine as you said before, and it would make certain aspects of your wedding feel more special, then I would. I agree with the other posters though. I would say yes to the mimosa, and then no to the toast. The mimosa is with your friends that you know are not going to judge you. However you know how catty people can be and I KNOW there would be at least a few tongues wagging if you drink an alcoholic toast, even at your wedding. So yeah I'd avoid that whole drama scene if I could, but the mimosa I wouldn't see anything wrong with. Good luck, and congrats on your wedding!!

grinnellian2001 · March 2011

I agree with the poster a couple of posts up--mimosas aren't very strong to begin with--just have yours made with extra OJ and lots of ice and make sure it's a small one rather than a 20 ounce monster glass.

I'm probably with the ladies who wouldn't do champagne at the reception for fear of what others would say (rather than for fear of a single sip of champagne) but that's up to you. I seriously doubt that a small sip of anything would do you much harm unless it is battery acid. Ginger ale or sparkling cider/grape juice all look festive in a glass if that will satisfy you, and it will let you drink from a pretty flute all night with no guilt!

Geekchick921 · March 2011

OUKap:
I think you would be fine if you had the equivalent of one drink on your wedding.

I'm inclined to agree.

If you're really worried, you can ask the reception site to provide you with sparkling cider for the toast instead of champagne. I was 8 weeks pregnant at our wedding and it wasn't a problem for me or the two pregnant guests I had.

squirrelbaby · March 2011

I'm getting married on June 18 and I will definitely allow myself 1-2 glasses of champagne or wine. Danish doctors also tell their pregnant patients they can have 1 glass of wine a day, and Denmark does not have a higher rate of fetal alcohol syndrome. Since I'm not planning to drink throughout my pregnancy I really feel that having 1 or 2 glasses on my wedding day is totally fine. I'll have 1 blackberry port spritzer during the cocktail hour, and then a glass of wine with dinner for toasts. Since the port will be diluted, and I'll probably only sip at the wine I just don't see a problem with it.

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