Page 9 | 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?

Nat6999 · 20/07/2024 21:11

I had a spritzer at 5 months at my mum's 65th birthday meal & a Bailey's at Christmas at 8 months.

FreshsatsumaforDd · 20/07/2024 21:10

It is a moment for you but a lifetime for your child….when you think of it like that, you would not drink alcohol while pregnant.

BurbageBrook · 20/07/2024 21:10

By the way when I say I wouldn't do that to my baby - i know it wouldn't harm them in a serious way. But just like I wouldn't give my newborn a shot of wine, I also wouldn't enjoy the thought of my baby experiencing the effects of alcohol in the womb. I wanted that environment to be as safe for her as it possibly could be.

willWillSmithsmith · 20/07/2024 21:08

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.

I think that’s a good way of looking at it. A third trimester baby is like a newborn just inside rather than out.

motherofbantams · 20/07/2024 21:07

Not worth the minuscule risk

Choochoo21 · 20/07/2024 21:06

If you’re craving the taste, then why not just have a non alcoholic version.

I’m sure a glass would be fine but I personally wouldn’t risk it.
If anything was to happen then I’d always wonder if it was my fault.

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.

willWillSmithsmith · 20/07/2024 21:05

I had the occasional small Guinness and everything was fine but I don’t know about wine (Guinness seemed like a more nutritious drink).

HillBillieEilish · 20/07/2024 21:03

No. I really wanted to but the scientists say it's bad and I've seen the effect of it. I have read reports and seen documentaries state that even one can cause some damage but you get alcoholics and drug addicts having perfectly healthy babies so it's luck of the draw.

What difference is one glass of wine going to make to you? None! And if it does then the glass is too big.

If you're clucking for something so bad that you have it, knowing it's bad for your baby then you have a problem.

But what you do is none of my business.

LashingsOfLemonCurd · 20/07/2024 21:00

Onehotday · 20/07/2024 20:37

I think it's absolutely ridiculous to want a single glass of wine so much that you'd drink it while pregnant and I'm disgusted how many people on here would do so.

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imgonnalooseit · 20/07/2024 21:00

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Wow bit steep OP she didn't say she couldn't manage

Zanatdy · 20/07/2024 20:59

Yes I had one measured 125ml glass of wine a week when pregnant. I think that’s absolutely fine

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Just where did she say she couldn't manage it? Sounds like she absolutely could, but is asking if a glass would be ok.

Nowdontmakeamess · 20/07/2024 20:57

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LindorDoubleChoc · 20/07/2024 20:49

I await with great interest the studies showing that a whole host of health issues in babies and children have fallen off a cliff since the new alcohol in pregnancy in guidelines.

Gowlett · 20/07/2024 20:48

Yes, do if you want to.

justmyluck1234 · 20/07/2024 20:47

I personally wouldn't

SharonEllis · 20/07/2024 20:46

Yes small glass very occasionally is fine.

dbeuowlxb173939 · 20/07/2024 20:46

A small one won't do any harm in 3rd trimester

imgonnalooseit · 20/07/2024 20:45

Yes done it 18month old is absolutely fine i actually had a couple throughout special occasions xx

Krumblina · 20/07/2024 20:45

Supergirl1958 · 20/07/2024 20:42

Sadly they are just fizzy fruit juice! Best alcohol free drink is Heineken zero and tastes like the real thing! Had some last night at an event I went to. Not pregnant, but was driving! A great alternative!

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I had some alcohol free gin with some nice tonic. That was very satisfying. Not sweet at all.

AppleTree16 · 20/07/2024 20:45

Read expecting better. One small glass of wine won’t do anything. I’ve had the odd glass during this pregnancy but haven’t really missed it due to sickness.

Strokethefurrywall · 20/07/2024 20:44

Yes I would and did.

Supergirl1958 · 20/07/2024 20:43

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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Because they think shaming people into feeling guilty is a good thing for the universe despite having nothing to back it up!

Supergirl1958 · 20/07/2024 20:42

Krumblina · 20/07/2024 20:39

Get some nice alcohol free drinks/wine. The alcohol free kopperberg are nice

Sadly they are just fizzy fruit juice! Best alcohol free drink is Heineken zero and tastes like the real thing! Had some last night at an event I went to. Not pregnant, but was driving! A great alternative!