Page 8 | To have a glass of wine while pregnant?

onethousand · 2024-07-20T18:00:34+00:00

Third trimester, I know it's not recommended but ... really fancy a glass of wine. Would you?

MintTwirl · 20/07/2024 22:33

Marblessolveeverything · 20/07/2024 19:49

You are amused that concern is shown when a woman is growing a baby? Really, I have to say I find your Idea of humour rather sad.

There are women every day getting diagnostic news about their children and I can guarantee you the majority of them will go back and replay every decision they made during pregnancy.

To me this is an absolute no brainer, no smoking no alcohol no drugs, I don't see that as a sacrifice.

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No, I am amused that people think that someone having one small glass of wine during pregnancy means they have an issue with pregnancy. It was pretty clear in my post but perhaps you have issues with comprehension.

Funnywonder · 20/07/2024 22:27

I didn't, but I would have considered having the odd glass if I could have tolerated the smell. I don't think a wee drop now and then is harmful. But for me, tea, coffee, wine - if any of these were in the same postcode as me, I felt like heaving😆

JollyGreenSnake · 20/07/2024 22:25

I wouldn't and didn't. It's a small sacrifice for your baby and your own health.

VisitationRights · 20/07/2024 22:09

No I would not

TeaGinandFags · 20/07/2024 22:06

One cuckoo doth not a summer make.

French women get away with it.

An occasional glass here or there will do no harm. Getting blotto on a regular basis, on the other hand is a big no no.

Additionally, at the end baby is mainly getting bigger. All the delicate development is front loaded. Enjoy! 🍷

Copenhagener · 20/07/2024 22:02

Can’t edit my post: but here’s a study carried out here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18506174.amp

Key finding:

The scientists looked at the effects of alcohol on IQ, attention span, executive functions such as planning, organisation, and self-control in the five-year-olds.
They found low to moderate weekly drinking in early pregnancy had no significant effect on neurodevelopment of children at the age of five - and neither did binge drinking.
There were no differences in IQ test results in children whose mothers drank one to four units per week or five to eight units per week in pregnancy compared with children of abstaining mothers.
But drinking more than nine drinks per week was associated with lower attention span among the children.

Odd drink 'no developmental risk' - BBC News

Drinking a low or moderate level of alcohol in early pregnancy is not linked to developmental problems in five-year-old children, researchers say.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18506174.amp

GoldFrame · 20/07/2024 21:53

The odd glass of wine doesn’t result in FAS FFS

Copenhagener · 20/07/2024 21:52

Restinggoddess · 20/07/2024 19:30

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

Yes my adopted cousin has FAS. He has terrible impulse control, a slightly distorted looking face, and he’s not the brightest guy.

That said, his birth mother was a prostitute who was drinking approximately a bottle of vodka a day the entire pregnancy.

Even then, his elder siblings didn’t have it.

For what it’s worth, a lot of people where I am drink a little during pregnancy.

Saltedbutter · 20/07/2024 21:46

Onehotday · 20/07/2024 21:19

Some things deserve judgement.

There are plenty of studies that show that alcohol is not safe to be consumed in pregnancy. Perhaps you'd like to share one that says it's perfectly safe? Because even if there's a tiny chance of it causing harm, that's too much of a chance for something that's 100% avoidable.

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Again, I’m not the one casting judgement. Please do show me the research that shows 1 drink does harm.

meganna · 20/07/2024 21:42

I had the odd small glass in the 3rd trimester with no guilt.

Sugargliderwombat · 20/07/2024 21:41

Over the third trimester I have a few small ones very slowly.

elm26 · 20/07/2024 21:38

I had a small glass of red at 38 weeks and baby is now 1 and thriving. It's your own decision to make! X

AegonT · 20/07/2024 21:34

One small glass at this stage would be fine in my opinion.

weegiemum · 20/07/2024 21:22

Guidelines when I was pg with my 3 dc we're 1-2 small glasses of wine 1-2 times a week. Dc are now 20, 22 and 24, no issues.

My FIL was a psychologist who was a top researcher into FAS in the 70s and 80s. He called once I was in the second trimester with dc1 and suggested a pint of stout weekly for my iron levels! This was in 1999.

I didn't drink as much as was recommended ok but didn't worry either.

Onehotday · 20/07/2024 21:19

Saltedbutter · 20/07/2024 20:42

I’m disgusted about people like you making incredibly judgemental comments when there is precisely 0 studies that suggest that a single glass of wine poses any risk whatsoever. But, whatever makes you feel good!

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Some things deserve judgement.

There are plenty of studies that show that alcohol is not safe to be consumed in pregnancy. Perhaps you'd like to share one that says it's perfectly safe? Because even if there's a tiny chance of it causing harm, that's too much of a chance for something that's 100% avoidable.

AhBiscuits · 20/07/2024 21:18

CheeseWisely · 20/07/2024 21:13

Did you have any caffeine or sugar during pregnancy? I wouldn't give either to my newborn but I certainly consumed both during pregnancy. Daily.

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Caffeine, no.
Sugar is just food. Basically any carbs are converted to sugar. It's not comparable.

PrimalLass · 20/07/2024 21:16

Because I wanted one and there's no evidence it would harm the baby (now strapping and healthy teenagers).

Choochoo21 · 20/07/2024 21:16

For those that would drink during pregnancy… why?

Genuinely, what’s the point of having one glass of wine?
What does it do that you can’t wait a few months for?

For me, a small glass of wine isn’t worth having as it does nothing for me.

GoldfishSoup · 20/07/2024 21:15

Personally no. I didn’t touch a drop whilst pregnant or breastfeeding. I get that people say it’s safe, but I just didn’t feel like my need outweighed any potential risk.

People may not like that response, that was just my personal feeling, not judging anyone else.

Perfectlystill · 20/07/2024 21:13

YANBU

DramaAlpaca · 20/07/2024 21:13

Absolutely not

CheeseWisely · 20/07/2024 21:13

AhBiscuits · 20/07/2024 21:06

The question in the OP was
Would you?
No, I absolutely would not. The baby's blood alcohol level will be the same as mine. It's a poison. I can't imagine that being healthy for their liver. I wouldn't give alcohol to a newborn and I certainly wouldn't give it to an unborn.

Did you have any caffeine or sugar during pregnancy? I wouldn't give either to my newborn but I certainly consumed both during pregnancy. Daily.

halfthesun · 20/07/2024 21:13

Nope.

foreverhidden · 20/07/2024 21:12

100% go for it. I had one today at 30 weeks. Lovely.

Reluctantlymiddleaged · 20/07/2024 21:11

Yes, I would and I did. Back then medical advice was 1-2 units once or twice a week. DS now 23, graduate with a good degree from good uni, lives with gf, lots of friends so...