Is 1 glass of red wine ok?

Hottie32104 · April 2011

I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I've read so many articles and I wouldn't go past one glass of wine but I wanted to know what other women think.

Shpointers · April 2011

My doctor said one glass every now and again is ok once I was out of the first tri. Right now it just doesn't even appeal to me.

lindseymik13 · April 2011

Not during 1st tri. But my friend, who is a doctor, said one is fine every once in awhile after that.

Hollygirl7 · April 2011

I remember when my husband and I were going through our adoption training we learned a bit about fetal alcohol syndrome, and one thing that stood out was that there were women who had tons of alcohol without having a baby with FAS, and women who had next to nothing and their baby had it. The point is that it's unpredictable, and not in the least related to the amount you intake so much as the fact that you've had any. If I were you I'd avoid it entirely, it just doesn't seem worth it.

fallsbride · April 2011

I have only read that it is probably okay but I have never read anything saying it would benefit baby so I just don't think it is worth it

GL

smilelari · April 2011

I had a glass here and there last time, but not in the first tri.

RadicalDreamer143 · April 2011

No, not in first tri.

MrandMrsAndrews · April 2011

I get drunk way too fast - and feel pretty tipsy after one glass.

That being said, I would tell my pregnant friends that it's ok to drink the occasional glass of wine (after first tri).

wishywashy123 · April 2011

lindseymik13:
Not during 1st tri. But my friend, who is a doctor, said one is fine every once in awhile after that.

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I have quite a few friends that have had a glass of red wine here and there after their first trimester and their kids are beautiful and healthy.

718gemini · April 2011

Recent studies show that the occasional glass (after the first trimester) is not damaging (I read one a few weeks ago on the site Fit Pregnancy). If you look at other countries where the idea isn't as verboten as it is here in the US, it seems to hold up. Obviously you have to decide for yourself if it's something you're comfortable with (as with all the pregnancy "do's and don'ts").

forensicmama · April 2011

Hollygirl7:
I remember when my husband and I were going through our adoption training we learned a bit about fetal alcohol syndrome, and one thing that stood out was that there were women who had tons of alcohol without having a baby with FAS, and women who had next to nothing and their baby had it. The point is that it's unpredictable, and not in the least related to the amount you intake so much as the fact that you've had any. If I were you I'd avoid it entirely, it just doesn't seem worth it.

This exactly. It's so unpredictable. Why risk having a child with a severe developmental disability?

Qmommy · April 2011

After 1st tri it's okay... but why risk it? Wine is not something we need so I'm going to abstain (again).

My tolerance is so low now because I have only had a few half glasses of wine since the birth of my DD (EBF baby). I get buzzed of half a glass these days.

HazelBee22 · April 2011

I am planning to abstain completely. It isn't something I need and it isn't something that the baby needs.

I don't judge people that decide otherwise, but I don't see why to even take the risk.

jb2rn · April 2011

I would do it in my 3rd trimester (especially if you can't sleep, etc) but in the first trimester? NO WAY.

lvisser · April 2011

A glass here and there in moderation is not a problem...

ababymaybe · April 2011

Not in the first trimester.

Some say it's ok after that. I miss my wine, sure, but it's only 9 months. It isn't that big of a deal to wait.

It's not a risk I am willing to take.

LDQAM516 · April 2011

Shpointers:
My doctor said one glass every now and again is ok once I was out of the first tri. Right now it just doesn't even appeal to me.

This. I tried to have one every now and again with my first two...but as soon as I poured it and went to take a sip...the guilt was just too much.

Danica3160 · April 2011

I am not going to risk it - I would much rather indulge in some Oreo cookies and milk than wine Big Smile

Hottie32104 · April 2011

Thanks for all your replies. I will refrain from having any glasses of during the 1st tri and maybe even throughout -- thanks so much ladies!!

Temp574971250006741 · April 2011

When my mom was pregnant with me in the 70's she was anemic and her OB advised her to drink 1 glass of red wine with dinner nightly in her 2nd and 3rd trimester to help. I turned out fine.

My OB on the other hand advised me to stay away from it completely.

It all depends on your doctor, how you feel about it personally and what chances you want to take.

wishywashy123 · April 2011

Danica3160:

I am not going to risk it - I would much rather indulge in some Oreo cookies and milk than wine

I am so glad you posted that!!! It is a good way to get my mind off wine. Plus, it sounds yummy!

aruiz82 · April 2011

Hollygirl7:
I remember when my husband and I were going through our adoption training we learned a bit about fetal alcohol syndrome, and one thing that stood out was that there were women who had tons of alcohol without having a baby with FAS, and women who had next to nothing and their baby had it. The point is that it's unpredictable, and not in the least related to the amount you intake so much as the fact that you've had any. If I were you I'd avoid it entirely, it just doesn't seem worth it.

That is just not true. You can research and research and never find a case of an infant having fetal alcohol syndrome from a glass of wine now and then. If a woman says that happened to her, chances are she's lying.

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EmilyOTR1 · April 2011

I would not risk it at any point during pregnancy. There is NO evidence on how much alcohol it takes to cause damage, therefore, why take that risk????? We know that alcohol can cause harm to a baby. I will never understand doing something that we KNOW is dangerous.

atizon · April 2011

I personally wouldn't risk..Since I've been preggo I have not cared for a drink. Honestly I rather have the oreo's and cold milk instead. yum!

crzygirl · April 2011

My good friends is an OBGYN and his thoughts were that early in pregnancy there is so much development with the baby (brain, heart, organs) that it is good idea to avoid alcohol until later in pregnancy.

A glass seems fine once a week or less in the later months.

RaeJ004 · April 2011

EmilyOTR1:
I would not risk it at any point during pregnancy. There is NO evidence on how much alcohol it takes to cause damage, therefore, why take that risk????? We know that alcohol can cause harm to a baby. I will never understand doing something that we KNOW is dangerous.

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kes3237 · April 2011

There is, in fact, a lot of evidence that show that light drinking does not affect a child's development. A recent British study that involved 11,000 children showed that light drinking had NO affect on their development (studied, so far, through age 5). Many docs recommend (even still) no alcohol because it's easy advice to give and follow.

Ultimately, you have to do what you feel comfortable with.

nursemama2be · April 2011

HazelBee22:

I am planning to abstain completely. It isn't something I need and it isn't something that the baby needs.

I don't judge people that decide otherwise, but I don't see why to even take the risk.

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