To have a glass of wine while pregnant?

Yes. The evidence of harm is early pregnancy and alcoholics

That is not an accurate statement . Research states there is no safe quantity of alcohol. That doesn't equate to alcohol is safe.

Research is conducted post birth to identify if issues are traceable to alcohol.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a condition where alcohol is an issue but no quantities has been identified.

I wouldn't because I would never want the guilt should your child have any health issues at birth or later. There is literally a brain being programmed and grown inside you, alcohol will cross to them, is a drink really comparable?

I had a small glass when pregnant with dc2, it was on my wedding day. Tbh once I had the glass in my hand I didn’t really fancy it and didn’t drink it all so no I wouldn’t judge someone for having a small glass of wine.

It makes me laugh that people try and insinuate that someone must have an issue with alcohol if they fancy a glass of wine while pregnant,

Yes I would. My mother drank half a Guinness almost every day towards the end of her pregnancy with me (as per the advice at the time) I’m fine.

I personally would not. Even if there is very minimal risk from one glass of wine. You wouldn't think it was acceptable for a baby to drink wine would you? What you drink, the baby drinks.

A small white wine spritzer won't hurt.

Definitely not..Booze crosses placenta easily.

I drank a small glass or two most weeks with DC1 (which was within guidelines/recommendations at the time). I even had one while in early labour- midwife suggested it! I didn’t drink in second pregnancy as I didn’t fancy it.

I wouldn’t, personally I wouldn’t want to risk it. It’s your choice though.

True!

I wouldn’t personally, and I’m 30 weeks pregnant

That was the guidance in 2000 when I had DS1 and I did the same in 2008. The no alcohol at all guidance was brought in because some women did not know where to draw the line. A few small glasses spaced across a pregnancy won’t do anyone any harm but if you can’t trust yourself to stick at one small glass only occasionally then you should avoid it altogether.

And Expecting Better is rubbish. The author cherry picks studies to suit her own opinions.

There wouldn’t be any French people if it wasn’t ok to drink wine when pregnant in Paris 😂😂😂

No. Why would you do that to your baby just for the sake of a drink? I'd be worried about my attitude to alcohol if I couldn't abstain for the sake of my unborn child. A cold ginger beer or Martini aperitif 0 worked for me.

"It won't do your baby any good so why do it?" It won't do the baby any harm, and the OP is still a human being in her own right and not just a vessel.

OP, I'd suggest reading Expecting Better. One glass of wine will do no harm at all to your baby. Not one bit.

Still shocked to in this day and age that people don't realise that other countries have different guidelines & their children aren't all born with issues.

@onethousand

A glass will not hurt. Look at the guidelines from other countries that don't treat their adults like toddlers. But fair play their adults might not be so thick and can understand words like moderation, limited, within reason

Have it, enjoy it, but don't make it a daily habit

Not going to do any harm at this stage

I worked with children with foetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS) - their mums had an absolute tank load of alcohol and drugs. I mean industrial levels of it ( I am not negating the impact of alcohol before the pearl clutches pile on with their comments)
Many of us had mums who had the odd glass of wine or stout during their pregnancies - no harm. Being stressed and concerned at every step is not a good thing for a pregnant mum.

One small glass will not harm - relax and enjoy your pregnancy

Last trimester no issue at all.
I once hosted a group of visiting spouses for my husband's office. I was very pregnant. To make chit chat I asked what restrictions they had in their home countries while pregnant. They looked at me like I had three heads (most were French). They said they drank, ate cheeses of all kinds, nuts, raw eggs... nothing to excess, but nothing forbidden.

Yes.
they don’t want you getting drunk and don’t trust people to make their own judgements.

an occasional glass is fine. The UK is an outlier in recommending that you don’t drink at all.

One glass and one glass only? Yes.

Same here. Occasional small glass, no problem.

I would never do it. It's the mother's job to protect the baby not drink alcohol.

One of my memories with my first pregnancy was sitting in a bar with friends and enjoying a pint of Guinness.
Purely because I was out with friends and we had dinner, and like you, I REALLY fancied it. My pint lasted the evening, and I ignored the few disappoving looks.
My baby wasn't harmed, but there will always be folk who tell you otherwise, so you need to make your own mind up.

Just don't understand why you cannot wait a few weeks longer. It's hardly essential (and stupid).