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Wine in third trimester

lesliewall3lesliewall3 member
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Any moms ever drink wine in the third trimester? I've read articles on both sides that it's okay and some still advise against it. My mom jokes that it's a miracle anyone survived in the past because many moms drank, smoked, ate deli meat, and drank coffee and all their kids turned out just fine! I've read that a small glass every now and then won't hurt. Judgement free zone here- keep extreme and rude opinions out please! I'm just curious about personal experiences anyone has had. Thanks!
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  • mariahd43mariahd43 member
    Had a glass on my birthday (Feb) when pregnant with DD (March baby) and she turned out perfectly. Planning on a glass for my birthday this year as well.
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  • lesliewall3lesliewall3 member
    Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks its okay every once in a while! I agree with malvough- medical opinions are very sporadic! Makes it hard to decide what to do!!! I have friends who had an occasional glass and their kids are all fine.
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  • marthah05marthah05 member
    My OB told me that alcohol is never a good idea when pregnant. It *may* cause preterm labor. So I have not indulged in a lovely glass of crisp sweet wine, even though I would like to. My best friend had a few drinks with both of her sons, although they are normal, they both were born before 36weeks. With that being said, she also has a heart condition, as well as a compromised cervix.
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    Peledreamsofrain said:

    The answer is 'yes and no'. Is it safe to have an occasional 6 oz glass? Yes. Is it safe to drink a bottle a night? No.

    Moderation. It's not that hard of a concept, and it governs all of pregnancy. Moderate excersize, moderate diet, moderate temperatures, moderate every-fucking-thing you do.

    Except for moderate crack smoking. I still do that one all the way. Go big or go home I always say.


    I read an article that examined birth defects from hard street drugs vs 'acceptable' addictive substances like heavy use of cigarettes and alcohol, and I was shocked to find out that the street drugs came out even or less harmful. Especially opiates. Weirded me the hell out.
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  • sunset30sunset30 member
    I am choosing to completely abstain. While I love wine and beer, I just don't feel comfortable drinking and would never forgive myself if anything happened. That being said, I realize this is an overly cautious stance and it would probably have no impact if I did have one drink on occasion. I think it's a personal decision though and as long as people are responsible, I wouldn't judge. 
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  • jesslynnw90jesslynnw90 member
    I choose not to touch it at all. I just didn't feel comfortable having some. I'm not a huge drinker in the first place so I'm not really missing it. I've had friends who have had a glass of wine here and there during pregnancy and everything was fine. The hardest thing for me was to give up caffeinated coffee!
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  • lesliewall3lesliewall3 member
    janda426 said:

    lesliewall3 said:

    My mom jokes that it's a miracle anyone survived in the past because many moms drank, smoked, ate deli meat, and drank coffee and all their kids turned out just fine!

    Not true. Fetal alcohol syndrome and lung problems/low birth weight associated with smoking definitely still happened, just perhaps it wasn't as known why these things were happening. I really can't stand that "past risky behavior without repercussion means keep carrying out said risky behavior" way of thinking.

    I didn't say that's the way we think. I said she jokes about it... Obviously I would not smoke because of the known effects. I teach science and am very aware that more information has become available on what moms should and should not be consuming. The point I was making is that there is not any clear information about my original topic. I honestly lean more toward not consuming alcohol at all, but was curious about other people's experiences. That's all
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  • akj166akj166 member
    I indulge in a small glass of wine once during the week. I prefer to do it in the privacy of my own home because I refuse to be judged! My friend however is 2 weeks behind me and she chooses not to touch alcohol...To each there own.
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  • 071115071115 member
    I haven't had anything to drink and I won't.
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  • allachkatallachkat member
    I would love to have a glass of wine but I feel like I wouldn't enjoy it because I'd feel guilty. I'd probably also have to hide that from my H cuz he doesn't know the info on this.
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  • massiejs09massiejs09 member
    I've abstained from alcohol, minus one or two sips of my H's wine or beer on a few random occasions. I thought I might feel okay having a small glass of wine in the 3rd tri, but now that I'm here it seems easier to continue to abstain. I've made it this far without any so I can wait 9 more weeks.

    I drink coffee though and eat deli meat, and have had sushi a couple times.
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  • JennyP0222JennyP0222 member
    I indulged in a glass here and there my last pregnancy, and have done the same this time. I am not OVERLY cautious when it comes to things. I would not take a tequila shot but a glass of wine over the course of dinner is completely guilt free for me. 
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  • CoozieInMyPurseCoozieInMyPurse member
    edited January 2015
    I've had probably four beers and a glass of champagne since since the start of second tri. I also drink about the same amount of caffeine As pre-pregnancy (less than two cups of coffee or one 12 oz soft drink a day), raw sushi and deli meats. I'm not concerned with moderate consumption. That said, I refrained from alcohol during the holidays because I was stressed and wouldn't not have wanted to stop with one. So I just didn't start.
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  • lanax24lanax24 member
    Over here is Australia the advice is to completely abstain from alcohol which is what I've done. I'm pretty sure my reasoning has more to do with the fact I have HG and feel as though a drink would immediately cause me to vomit or pass out. In fact I'm actually dreading the first time I go for a drink after the birth as I'm worried just one drink will have me either dancing on nightclub tables or hugging the bowl!
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  • mangomimosamangomimosa member
    edited January 2015
    Peledreamsofrain said: Peledreamsofrain said: The answer is 'yes and no'. Is it safe to have an occasional 6 oz glass? Yes. Is it safe to drink a bottle a night? No. Moderation. It's not that hard of a concept, and it governs all of pregnancy. Moderate excersize, moderate diet, moderate temperatures, moderate every-fucking-thing you do. Except for moderate crack smoking. I still do that one all the way. Go big or go home I always say.
    I read an article that examined birth defects from hard street drugs vs 'acceptable' addictive substances like heavy use of cigarettes and alcohol, and I was shocked to find out that the street drugs came out even or less harmful. Especially opiates. Weirded me the hell out.

    ___ugh quote fail -- so frustrating___
     I have read, heard from several OBs, and was taught in NP school that of any substance in pregnancy, marijuana may be the safest! Of course I'd never advise a pregnant woman to use it & more study is absolutely needed, especially as it becomes legalized. But if you take an objective look at existing evidence, it seems that it's     far less harmful to a fetus than legal substances like cigarettes and alcohol. 

    Having said that, it's probably not surprising that yes - I think an occasional glass of wine is totally fine. 
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  • helendaltonhelendalton member
    I used to really enjoy a glass of wine but abstained when I found out I was pregnant. Same as I did in my first pregnancy but then new year I thought surely a small glass won't hurt with my dinner. Only drank a third, felt mean and guilty thinking everyone was looking at me. Paranoid I know but that's me. I firmly believe in we all make our choices and wouldn't think anything if I saw another pregnant lady enjoying a drink
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  • ClobertClobert member
    Most sources say that no amount has been shown to be safe. Of course a sip or something very small would probably not cause serious problems. I feel like what's the point. If I felt any buzz or anything from a glass of wine I would worry, so I've abstained and I feel confident that I can continue for 9 more weeks. I've actually enjoyed going to all these parties over the holidays sober, I think I might be turning down the glass with dinner more often after this pregnancy is over as well.
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  • jpavenskijpavenski member
    I have had a handful of glasses over the course of this pregnancy & did the same with my last. I really don't think it is that big a deal, the midwife told me a glass of wine occasionally is fine.
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  • almeyer2013almeyer2013 member
    I totally agree that it's all about moderation. I will have a few sips here and there of H's wine and tonight I had a small tumbler of hard cider. I enjoyed all of it.

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  • jarrard1983jarrard1983 member
    I love to drink, but decided to completely abstain during pregnancy. It is just one less thing I can blame myself for if something were to go wrong. I don't need more "what ifs" in my life.

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  • cesquercesquer member
    I had a glass of champagne on NYE. It was really good but I felt guilty the next day.
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  • lisap0924lisap0924 member
    I had a small glass a couple weeks ago and I have had a few sips here and there. I am not to worried about it

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  • ngolimentongolimento member
    I've had a few small glasses here and there, and honestly I haven't enjoyed wine as much since I became pregnant. It tastes different, and leaving most of the bottle to oxidize is depressing. I've pretty much given up until birth.
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  • salmphilsalmphil member
    edited January 2015
    I had a small glass of champagne at NYE and occasionally taste a sip of whatever DH is having. Didn't feel bad about it - other things concern me more during pregnancy. But like @Peledreamsofrain‌, I haven't had much of a taste for it. Can see all points of view on this one.
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  • bakingmama123bakingmama123 member
    I haven't drank and will continue not to. I just worry that if something happened that could even remotely be blamed on that I would focus on that and blame myself, I'm just too paranoid. I am sure a glass once a week doesn't hurt anyone and totally support anyone to make their own decisions regarding their body.

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  • kelseypiekelseypie member
    I drink small glasses of wine or beer here and there. The other night I had a little glass of wine with my sushi after a long day of hair coloring. Look out!



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  • capuletcapulet member
    I'll have a sip of whatever DH is drinking and occasionally will nurse a glass of wine over the course of a meal.  Pretty much what I did when I was pregnant with DD and DS.
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  • Lmsq1611Lmsq1611 member
    Most current research shows that one drink enjoyed during a meal will not affect the baby. As others have said, moderation is key with everything in pregnancy.

    I've enjoyed small glasses of wine or beer throughout my second and third trimester. Not daily, but maybe once of twice a week at dinner. I don't have the same taste for wine that I used to so it's easy to stop with just a small glass. It was especially enjoyable over the holidays. I am now starting to stress about ordering anything when I'm in a restaurant because I wouldn't want to make a waiter uncomfortable.
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  • KD32412KD32412 member
    I haven't had a cup of coffee or alcohol since 2011. I'm on the crazy boat, very strict with everything. Both my husband and I are paranoid people, his mom retired from the medical field, and his dad is a doctor - they worry about everything. That being said, I figure it's only nine months. My friends who were pregnant had occasional glasses of wine, some sushi, and drank coffee - their kids are totally healthy. It's really a personal choice.
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