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Q: Alcohol During Pregnancy

asked by: kgrono on October 25th, 2007

New User

I am about 5 weeks, maybe 6, and before I realised I was pregnant I drank alcohol. The doctor said as long as I havn't drowned my sorrows it should be OK, but I am still concerned. During one week I had one drink every night, and two drinks in one night on the weekend. Before that, I can't remember because I had no idea I was pregnant and wasn't paying attention. Am I right to be worried?

Replies(3)

Lilly Ivy

replied on November 1st, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I hate to worry you, but any amount of alcohol can hurt the baby, especially in the first couple weeks because that is when the major organs (brain, heart, ect) are formed. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I hope you've stopped and it seems like you weren't a total alcoholic, so good luck!

Bridget

replied on November 1st, 2007

Especially eHealthy

as long as you stopped drinking right when you found out you were pregnant there's nothing to worry about.

you can't change the past (what you did before you knew you were pregnant), so why dwell on it?

many women drink and smoke up until they find out their pregnant.

anniek

replied on November 1st, 2007

Experienced User

My friends dr told her it would be ok in the first little while as long as you were not wasted everynight. Many people don't know that they are pregnant. She had the same thing and has two healthy girls from that pregnancy. Stop worrying and look forward to the new baby!

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