To have a glass of wine while pregnant?

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

She is compromising by not having a bottle

I'd have one mouthful of somebody else's.

No. I wouldn't take the risk just because I 'fancy' something! If it was a medication with a similar risk and I needed it to relieve pain or significant symptoms I'd consider it.

Right… ok

my GP recommended it! the odd glass, not a bottle a night of course.. my 2 turned out ok

Not worth it. Also your body and organs are under so much strain now you don't want to make them work harder for the sake of a glass

I'm no medical expert but I'm pretty sure one single glass of wine during the course of an entire pregnancy does not cause foetal alcohol syndrome.

I would. One glass of wine is absolutely not going to have any effect on your baby whatsoever, and in lots of countries it’s considered totally fine to have the odd small glass.

Ingested alcohol goes into the bloodstream so no, I wouldn't.

No

When I was pregnant, NHS guidelines were different...can't remember exactly how much you were allowed. I didn't drink... except for a glass of champagne. Honestly I really can't get worked up about one drink

In the 3rd trimester I wouldn't worry about the occasional small glass of wine, unlikely to cause any harm at that stage. I didn't but that's because everything made me vomit!
But, anecdotally, I didn't know I was pregnant until around 6 weeks gone with my oldest, and was drinking heavily at the time and went on holiday which meant drinking even more than usual, and she came out perfectly healthy (she was also exposed to strong painkillers and a whole bunch of x-rays in the 3rd trimester). But of course I don't recommend doing that! Just reckon it takes a lot more than the odd glass to cause harm.

Such a contentious topic that brings out all the judgement!

I personally don’t think a glass of wine is going to do any harm. And please anyone send me the studies that shows it does. From reading , when I was pregnant, it would seem that women are just not trusted to keep to a small amount, so now nothing is the guidance.

I personally never had any in pregnancy as the concept of it would have given me heartburn.

This.

I would bet my house and everything I own on the same quite happily.

I wouldn't, because I did have a very occasional, very small glass when pg with DC2, and my DC has a number of health issues physical and mental. Yes, most likely unrelated, but I will always wonder.

Yes I would (& did) .. was drinking until I was 10 weeks pregnant ... was not 'trying' (hate that expression) and had a surprise pregnancy at 42 .. I also had the occasional glass of wine when I was breast feeding, my DS is now 23 perfectly healthy ..
in fact he rarely had a day off sick during his school years compared to some DC who 'pick up every bug' ... I doubt he had more than 2/3 days off from nursery to Uni ... he's in his first graduate job now and actually commented that out of his 'intake' there are only two of them who have never had a day off sick!

I personally wouldn’t…

It might do the baby harm. I wasn’t saying she’s just a vessel but she’s chosen to have a baby and should give it the best chance of a healthy start in life. The baby has no choices at this stage. Will it really affect her wellbeing to not drink for 9 months??

When I was pregnant my cousin visited from France, with some top notch brie, pate and red wine. She was gobsmacked when I said I couldn’t have any as it would not occur to a pregnant French woman. So I had a taste of it all and it was glorious.

Enjoy, OP!!

I had a small glass of wine on my 40th birthday, a small glass of wine at Christmas, and a small champagne at a friend's 50th while I was pregnant, so yes I would. As it worked out that was one glass per trimester.

I also ate very healthily and stayed active running then power walking, pilates and swimming until 39 weeks. Textbook pregnancy, birth and a healthy and thriving baby.

I'd read Expecting Better as mentioned above along with various online resources and made my own informed decisions, as should you OP.

Nope. Never. How would it be worth it? The 'fancying one' feeling will pass, and let's face it, the guilt may ruin it anyway so what's the point?

No, its not worth it.
They think up to 5% of kids have fasd.
It only ever seems to be diagnosed in adopted kids.

My dc both have asd/adhd so i would have been blaming myself for any symptoms.

I also wouldnt smoke having had my mum smoke in pregnancy and i have
Asthma
Allergies
Hayfever
Born at 6lb

I have a ds with very complex needs/ multiple disabilities. I've had myself over the coals many times about all sorts of things, I often lose sleep still over why (he's a teen). One thing I'm glad about is I did everything by the book. I know I'd have blamed anything I did that was against guidelines.

My best friend did drink in her pregnancies, she had two healthy children. She needed to for her well being. She rightfully has no guilt.

Only you can judge what you'd feel if something doesn't go as planned. The likelihood is everything will be fine. If you do, do not beat yourself up at all. Many women do all sorts and a lot worse than drink one glass of wine.

personally no. I’ve seen firsthand the impact of FASD & wouldn’t risk even 1 glass.