Starting TWW can I have a glass of wine

CareTed · March 2015

Starting my two week wait and In the past since I have been TTC I haven't had any alcohol during the wait... But is it okay to have a glass of wine?

PugsandKisses · March 2015

Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink

stacy032 · March 2015

I was wondering the same thing and also about caffeine. I would think just a glass or two would be fine but I'm just not sure.

PugsandKisses · March 2015

@stacy032 you can have up to 200mg of caffeine during pregnancy

PrimRoseMama · March 2015

I don't live my life like I'm pregnant until I am. Drink until it's pink.

PrimRoseMama · March 2015

stacy032 said:
I was wondering the same thing and also about caffeine. I would think just a glass or two would be fine but I'm just not sure.

@PugsandKisses has it right on. :-bd

CharmBombExplosion · March 2015

+1 for drink til it's pink

CareTed · March 2015

Thanks everyone

jharper09211 · March 2015

My doctor told me a glass of red wine every once in a while (once a week) throughout pregnancy is fine unless there are known complications. I drank 1/2 glass once a week and my 10 month old is super smart and healthy (mom bias

)... Of course don't overdo it, but a glass before you even know you're pregnant for sure is fine! Women in Europe drink wine throughout pregnancy without batting an eye, but I persinally stay on the safe side because too much alcohol or too often is obviously bad for baby!

maybebabymiles · March 2015

oh an I glad I found this board- All of these responses make me feel so much better. I have wondered if it was ok to have wine while TTC. I don't usually drink to make myself feel better but oh have I had a day- disappointed by another hpt, then I got a ticket for having my dog off leash at an empty park on my run ($250! Wtf!?), And then at dinner tonight my dad announced he's getting married (glad he's happy). ... But my mother passed away from a horrible battle with ALS a year ago, so a new marriage so fast hit me hard. Long story short- I NEED A BF GLASS OF WINE! Now I don't have to feel guilty about it!

* I know it's not quite the place but thank you all in advance for putting up with this rant... It was too late to call a girlfriend crying and my DH is on a hike*

mekaswifestyle · March 2015

Yes don't feel bad the stress is way more harmful than a teensy glass of wine would ever be(: best wishes

imnotfancy · March 2015

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink

You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)

TheBorg7of9 · March 2015

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)

I'm sorry, you're mistaken. Even though the embryo implants at 7 -10 days past ovulation and begins to produce hcg -- that does not mean you are sharing blood supply regarding things ingested by the mother.

avdds · March 2015

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)

False. A glass of wine a week scientifically shows no harm to fetus, but most women won't drink that much anyway, if at all. There is a great book called Expecting Better by Emily Oster that goes through thousands of research articles to show the truth behind common myths.

imnotfancy · March 2015

TheBorg7of9 said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
I'm sorry, you're mistaken. Even though the embryo implants at 7 -10 days past ovulation and begins to produce hcg -- that does not mean you are sharing blood supply regarding things ingested by the mother.

What are you thinking produces HCG? Answer: the placenta, which begins to form around week 4- shortly after implantation. If you can turn a test positive, you are sharing blood supply. And if you are sharing a blood supply, you should not be drinking (or drinking more than a dr would recommend).

ETA: you know the baby's brain, spinal cord, heart, and other organs begin to form around week 5. So you want to be drinking alcohol when you know you are pregnant during one of the most crucial times Of baby's development?!? Smart. ::sarcasm::

You share a blood supply before 6 weeks pregnant. And since most people have said "drink till its pink" that's going be (most likely) 10-16 days after ovulation.

imnotfancy · March 2015

avdds said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
False. A glass of wine a week scientifically shows no harm to fetus, but most women won't drink that much anyway, if at all. There is a great book called Expecting Better by Emily Oster that goes through thousands of research articles to show the truth behind common myths.

That's a decision that should be made between a patient and their physician. But I will side with the surgeon general and their warning that alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. In my personal opinion, I will try to avoid things that aren't helpful to my growing baby. One small glass of wine every now and then might not be harmful to a developing baby but I know it's not helping my baby and will therefore avoid it during pregnancy... but that's also my personal opinion. I still hold strong to what I said about avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. I'm pretty sure that's not flame worthy.

TheBorg7of9 · March 2015

imnotfancy said:

TheBorg7of9 said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
I'm sorry, you're mistaken. Even though the embryo implants at 7 -10 days past ovulation and begins to produce hcg -- that does not mean you are sharing blood supply regarding things ingested by the mother.
What are you thinking produces HCG? Answer: the placenta, which begins to form around week 4- shortly after implantation. If you can turn a test positive, you are sharing blood supply. And if you are sharing a blood supply, you should not be drinking (or drinking more than a dr would recommend).

ETA: you know the baby's brain, spinal cord, heart, and other organs begin to form around week 5. So you want to be drinking alcohol when you know you are pregnant during one of the most crucial times Of baby's development?!? Smart. ::sarcasm::

You share a blood supply before 6 weeks pregnanct. And since most people have said "drink till its pink" that's going be (most likely) 10-16 days after ovulation.

----------
that makes sense about the placenta. I agree with you. I do wonder though whether a placenta or baby even has its own blood at this point.

Personally, I don't drink at all. But I'm not TTC, so that's not why. But I have seen many studies plus the continent of Europe who say that drinking in moderation is ok.

But in a side note, you seem very passionate on this issue. Maybe you could use a drink.

...see what I did there?

Adri911 · March 2015

Hi there.

Since the discussion involves a glass of wine and pregnancy im actually curious in finding out if at some point of pregnancy whether the early or late stage if the body develops any low tolerance to alcohol?

imnotfancy · March 2015

TheBorg7of9 said:

imnotfancy said:

TheBorg7of9 said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
I'm sorry, you're mistaken. Even though the embryo implants at 7 -10 days past ovulation and begins to produce hcg -- that does not mean you are sharing blood supply regarding things ingested by the mother.
What are you thinking produces HCG? Answer: the placenta, which begins to form around week 4- shortly after implantation. If you can turn a test positive, you are sharing blood supply. And if you are sharing a blood supply, you should not be drinking (or drinking more than a dr would recommend).

ETA: you know the baby's brain, spinal cord, heart, and other organs begin to form around week 5. So you want to be drinking alcohol when you know you are pregnant during one of the most crucial times Of baby's development?!? Smart. ::sarcasm::

You share a blood supply before 6 weeks pregnanct. And since most people have said "drink till its pink" that's going be (most likely) 10-16 days after ovulation.
----------
that makes sense about the placenta. I agree with you. I do wonder though whether a placenta or baby even has its own blood at this point.

Personally, I don't drink at all. But I'm not TTC, so that's not why. But I have seen many studies plus the continent of Europe who say that drinking in moderation is ok.

But in a side note, you seem very passionate on this issue. Maybe you could use a drink. ...see what I did there?

I'm passionate about sharing correct information based on the science of the human body. Instead of a drink, I got my bachelors degree in nursing.

...see what I did there?

avdds · March 2015

imnotfancy said:

avdds said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
False. A glass of wine a week scientifically shows no harm to fetus, but most women won't drink that much anyway, if at all. There is a great book called Expecting Better by Emily Oster that goes through thousands of research articles to show the truth behind common myths.
That's a decision that should be made between a patient and their physician. But I will side with the surgeon general and their warning that alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. In my personal opinion, I will try to avoid things that aren't helpful to my growing baby. One small glass of wine every now and then might not be harmful to a developing baby but I know it's not helping my baby and will therefore avoid it during pregnancy... but that's also my personal opinion. I still hold strong to what I said about avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. I'm pretty sure that's not flame worthy.

Was not trying to "flame" you, whatever that means. Sorry if it came off that way. I agree that it should be a decision between a patient and their physician, however we are both allowed to give our opinions, and I just want people to be adequately and scientifically informed rather than just accept things as how they are because they have always been that way.
I am glad you are using scientific information. I am passionate about science as well, but I don't have to brag about my doctorate.

imnotfancy · March 2015

avdds said:

imnotfancy said:

avdds said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
False. A glass of wine a week scientifically shows no harm to fetus, but most women won't drink that much anyway, if at all. There is a great book called Expecting Better by Emily Oster that goes through thousands of research articles to show the truth behind common myths.
That's a decision that should be made between a patient and their physician. But I will side with the surgeon general and their warning that alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. In my personal opinion, I will try to avoid things that aren't helpful to my growing baby. One small glass of wine every now and then might not be harmful to a developing baby but I know it's not helping my baby and will therefore avoid it during pregnancy... but that's also my personal opinion. I still hold strong to what I said about avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. I'm pretty sure that's not flame worthy.
Was not trying to "flame" you, whatever that means. Sorry if it came off that way. I agree that it should be a decision between a patient and their physician, however we are both allowed to give our opinions, and I just want people to be adequately and scientifically informed rather than just accept things as how they are because they have always been that way.
I am glad you are using scientific information. I am passionate about science as well, but I don't have to brag about my doctorate.

I'm not "bragging" and my smart comment was obviously pointed to the person implying that I'm uptight an need a drink. All I'm trying to spread accurate information and squash the misinformation of when you share blood supply with you baby and when you should start factoring in the other human being to your lifestyle choices.

If your doctorate gives you credibility in this thread (IMO, it does because it shows you should know how to determine credible research vs people spreading hearsay) then it wouldn't be absurd to share.

avdds · March 2015

^that was rude of @TheBorg7of9

seamonkey0814 · March 2015

Haha I got pregnant in early December and didn't find out until Christmas. There were A LOT of xmas parties in between. I stopped the second I found out but there was still a bit of guilt. Luckily I have a couple of friends who went to weddings not knowing they were pregnant and drank like crazy So I had plenty of people to convince me that it would be ok. Long story short, all our babies are fine

MagicMikki · March 2015

With my second pregnancy, I found out I was pregnant because I had "too much" to drink one weekend and the hangover never went away. I threw up that night and it never stopped (though I didn't think I drank enough for that sort of reaction). Anyway, I mentioned this to my doctor and what he said to me really stuck-- if having a couple drinks early on in pregnancy is that detrimental, we'd all be walking around a little funny.

Ok, he wasn't the most politically correct doctor, but had definitely had a point. NOTE: I am NOT saying that I support drinking while you know you're pregnant! I'm simply supporting that drinking while trying to GET pregnant is no big deal, and women who drink before they know they're pregnant are likely safe, too.

27alex · March 2015

avdds said:
^that was rude of @TheBorg7of9

Sarcasm is rude?

TheBorg7of9 · March 2015

avdds said:
^that was rude of @TheBorg7of9

It. Was. A. Joke.

PugsandKisses · March 2015

imnotfancy said:

TheBorg7of9 said:

imnotfancy said:

TheBorg7of9 said:

imnotfancy said:

PugsandKisses said:
Yes. You do not share blood supply until the placenta forms in week 6.

So, drink till it is pink
You definitely share a blood supply with your baby before week 6. A lot of women can turn a test 10-16 days after ovulation and at that point alcohol should be avoided. (That would be about 3.5-4.5 weeks pregnant)
I'm sorry, you're mistaken. Even though the embryo implants at 7 -10 days past ovulation and begins to produce hcg -- that does not mean you are sharing blood supply regarding things ingested by the mother.
What are you thinking produces HCG? Answer: the placenta, which begins to form around week 4- shortly after implantation. If you can turn a test positive, you are sharing blood supply. And if you are sharing a blood supply, you should not be drinking (or drinking more than a dr would recommend).

ETA: you know the baby's brain, spinal cord, heart, and other organs begin to form around week 5. So you want to be drinking alcohol when you know you are pregnant during one of the most crucial times Of baby's development?!? Smart. ::sarcasm::

You share a blood supply before 6 weeks pregnanct. And since most people have said "drink till its pink" that's going be (most likely) 10-16 days after ovulation.
----------
that makes sense about the placenta. I agree with you. I do wonder though whether a placenta or baby even has its own blood at this point.

Personally, I don't drink at all. But I'm not TTC, so that's not why. But I have seen many studies plus the continent of Europe who say that drinking in moderation is ok.

But in a side note, you seem very passionate on this issue. Maybe you could use a drink. ...see what I did there?
I'm passionate about sharing correct information based on the science of the human body. Instead of a drink, I got my bachelors degree in nursing. ...see what I did there?

Funny, so did I. And I did women's health for several years. And I am working on my MSN. Interesting that two women in the medical field has two very different views of the same information.

And it is not the placenta that makes HCG but the zygote itself.

avdds · March 2015

27alex said:

avdds said:
^that was rude of @TheBorg7of9
Sarcasm is rude?

Of course it is, by definition! Haha. And I know it was a joke @TheBorg7of9 , but maybe an unnecessary one.

TheBorg7of9 · March 2015

avdds said:

27alex said:

avdds said:
^that was rude of @TheBorg7of9
Sarcasm is rude?
Of course it is, by definition! Haha. And I know it was a joke @TheBorg7of9 , but maybe an unnecessary one.

Sorry for trying to lighten the mood. I forgot that we are the Borg and therefore humor is irrelevant. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. You will be assimilated. ....Hmmm, maybe I could use a drink too.

evangelinewhite · March 2015

Emily Oster does an excellent job of summarizing the research on this topic (and a bunch of others related to pregnancy) in her book, Expecting Better. I'm not a doctor, but basically, if you get totally obliterated during your two-week wait, the research indicates that you risk having a miscarriage. If you have a glass of wine with food, the best research out there indicates that you and your baby will likely be just fine.

And just my 2 cents: I found that book was a great read during my pregnancy. It really helped me feel informed and to stop freaking the F out over every little thing. And I might be biased, but I bet that my little girl has benefitted from incubating in way more relaxed mama-to-be for the past 8 months.

infinity80 · March 2015

My husband and I are TTC also this is our second month. I honestly was wondering the same thing. I like having my one glass of wine while I watch Scandal. I also have a cup of coffee in the morning. I have just started my two week wait to see if we are pregnant. I keep hearing that I need to relax and not stress, and not think about it. How am I supposed to not wonder if I'm pregnant all of the time especially since we are TTC? Alright I'm done venting.

Starting TWW can I have a glass of wine

Best Answers

LFAF Summer 2016 Awards:

LFAF Summer 2016 Awards:

Answers

Choose Another Board

Search Boards