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Is it ok to go on as normal (activities, alcohol, spa day) in the TWW?

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Babydust00 · 15/12/2023 21:27

We are several cycles in. We have a spa day booked but that will likely be 15/16dpo… and Christmas and new year, where I’m not sure whether to drink or not!! I’d really quite like to if I can but it’s in the TWW. What do you ladies do and should I just go on as normal given that if I am pregnant it will be too early to affect anything anyway?

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aubergineman · 15/12/2023 22:37

But you should be able to test before you go to the spa, so you'll know either way

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 15/12/2023 22:37

I did all that stuff, gave up booze, vitamins etc. I'm not sure exactly but it took me around 7 years to get pregnant. I gave up hope and stopped trying. I got really drunk the week before I found out and yes I felt awful about it but it's not as extreme as the pp said. Having said that I would cut it out

aubergineman · 15/12/2023 22:36

Spa day could be tricky, you should avoid raising your core temperature too much (including hot baths, sauna, hot tubs), particularly in the first trimester.

This was the advice I got from my fertility clinic. I can't remember why, but seem to remember it being something quite serious about potentially harming the baby

heartofglass23 · 15/12/2023 22:32

Alcohol cause most damage in the first few days post conception before a positive pregnancy test.

Absolutely do not drink if you've had unprotected sex until you've had your period.

Original poster
Babydust00 · 15/12/2023 22:30

OlgaRhythm · 15/12/2023 22:17

First Baby OP?

Yeah

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OlgaRhythm · 15/12/2023 22:17

First Baby OP?

BodyKeepingScore · 15/12/2023 22:16

If you're actively trying to conceive I'd avoid alcohol, you don't know whether you're pregnant or not at this stage and if you are it could potentially cause harm.