Drinking on TWW?

[emily598191]

I’m trying for my first baby (33) and wondered if it’s ok to drink and vape (I know, gross, sorry!) during this period? I’m one week in and haven’t so far, but wondered if it’s totally fine to have a few drinks this weekend?

Alcohol is fine till you get a positive test.

If you have any trouble conceiving, it’s good to keep your alcohol consumption low and look after yourself generally, as it affects your egg quality over time.

No idea about vaping!

While I don’t think people should necessarily put their lives in hold while TTC, I do think if you can try and be as healthy as possible. I wouldn’t say you need to cut out ALL alcohol but I would limit it as much as possible at first. Vaping, personally, I would say to cut out totally if you can. (But no judgement if not, I’m an ex smoker and vaper myself so I know it’s hard).

When I first started TTC I avoided all alcohol and smoking/vaping. I ended up fully quitting smoking anyway but after 2 years TTC I decided to just drink whenever I wanted. I wasn’t a big drinker anyway to be honest but I just decided that until I get a positive test I wasn’t going to say no anymore.

I’d heard that the fetus is drawing on nutrients from the yolk until the placenta is established, but the alcohol will have some effect on developing follicles should you need them.