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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

drinking in pregnancy

4 replies

goo1234 · 29/07/2018 19:41

im probably going to get judged for this but im purely here for a little support, im 24 and a recovering alcoholic. my battle with drink is ongoing and will Be forever. when i found out i was pregnant it was a huge shock because i didn't think i could conceive due to the state of my poor health, but it happened and i was over the moon as was my partner and we still are. i also saw this as a great opportunity to concur my battle with alcohol which in fairness has massively improved from having a litre of vodka everyday to just having a couple of pre mixed cans a week its pretty amazing how far ive come. Im currently 28 weeks pregnant and unfortunately last night i had a massive Blip i went out socializing with friends and family and was around so much alcohol and drunk people i ended up sneaking lots of drinks and getting drunk for the first time in months. but now i cant help but worry and feel guilty for what ive done, it was not worth it at all because i feel dreadful in more ways than one, the stinking hangover tells me i over did it itself! Im just totally scared my baby is now going to suffer :( i will not be doing it again. i just really need some sort of reassurance. my partner knows and is very disappointed and angry i feel like all the stress and sadness im feeling at the moment wont e helping either. :(

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physicskate · 29/07/2018 19:44

Have you been offered help through your midwife?? I'd take it if I were in your shoes. Ring tomorrow to ask what help there is.

AA is also a good resource. It's not a problem that you have to solve on your own, but you have to want to improve the situation.

TinyTickler · 29/07/2018 19:44

Its not ideal, but its a one off so I would think its very unlikely your baby will be harmed.

Stay strong, avoid situations where it could happen again, and don't beat yourself up about it.

You're doing great to be recovering, and its almost inevitable there will be slip ups.

VillageFete · 29/07/2018 19:56

I think you’ve done amazing to come as far as you have and I don’t believe you’ve caused your baby any harm. Speak to your midwife about it and take the support that you are offered.

WhirlingTurkey · 29/07/2018 19:58

Please speak to your midwife, if you haven't already. You are doing amazingly well, don't beat yourself up over this blip, but make sure you access any help available to stay on the right course.

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