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Rosie H

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Drinking While Pregnant? Posted: 12-07-07 15:14pm


Hello, I want to know if it is safe to drink while pregnant. Now please do not yell at me. I know this may be a stupid question and if I was pregnant I would never consider drinking. I am asking because my friend is having a beer right now and she is 6 1/2 months pregnant. She feels that its okay to have a beer every now and again or a glass of wine once a month. IS this true. now I know that some people are very strong in their beliefs and this is unthinkable, but what about scientifically and health wise? Thanks guys. And again this is not for me. I am not pregnant.

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:17pm


I think an occassional glass of wine is ok, but I would definitely stay away from the beer. Of course, while I was pregnant I abstained from all of it, just to be safe.

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:18pm


I think that is up to your dr. When I was closeto the end my dr told me to go home and have a glass of wine. That was near the end though and she said to have only one glass. I will admit that I had a few sips of a wine cooler when I was in my2nd trimester but other than that I drank nothing besides milk, water, and juice. I also had the occasional Pepsi

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:18pm


I know it's okay to have a glass of wine sometimes, but I have no clue about beer. I wouldn't risk it anyway!

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:19pm


why is wine better that beer?

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:20pm


I had two glasses of wine total the whole time I was PG in the last trimester with both of my kids, but I wasn't having them at the same time or anything. And they were small glasses. Doctors say the most fetal harm comes from drinking during the first half of preganancy. Since they cannot establish a "safe amount" many care providers tell women to abstain altogether just to be safe. The issue is really between your friend, her partner, and her care provider.

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:20pm


I think that it might be a lower percentage of alcohol. I really don't know.

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:20pm


I'm not sure about beer, I don't think I'd take the chance..

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:25pm


yeah if it was me I would not chance my baby's health for anything. I have heard and agree with the glass of wine at the end of pregnency. But it is her decision and her child not mine. I just texted her and said too bad she cant drink cause we could hang out and have a couple, in a joking way. She replied that she was already having a beer. I was like what. I was ready to jump on her case. But who am I to say anything right?

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:26pm


I'm thinking it is because of the antioxidants and other things you can get from the grapes... as far as less alcohol...beer has less... depending where you live (each state in the US has their alcohol limits in beer) Here in Texas most beers have 3.5% to 5% alcohol (this is for like bud, miller...ect) Imports will range in %... The average % for wine is ~14%....

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:32pm

blackcat34 wrote:

I'm thinking it is because of the antioxidants and other things you can get from the grapes... as far as less alcohol...beer has less... depending where you live (each state in the US has their alcohol limits in beer) Here in Texas most beers have 3.5% to 5% alcohol (this is for like bud, miller...ect) Imports will range in %... The average % for wine is ~14%....

See i never knew this stuff! I turned 21 and then got pregnant and then I only had the occasional drink. I really only drink Mike's and then only if I JUST put Luke down and I know that I will be coherant whenever he wakes up. I refuse to get drunk or even tipsy until I have a babysitter for him and I won't be taking care of him for a long time. I watched a CSI where the women smothered her child because she was drunk and fell asleep on top of the baby.

Sorry for the long post. I guess I am bored.

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:50pm


I didnt risk it with any alcoholic drinks, not worth it.

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Posted: 12-07-07 15:57pm


Most of the concepts about not drinking are from the effects of the old prohibition laws that used to exist earlier on in our country. In Europe, women who are pregnant drink wine every day. Some women in France put wine in the baby's bottles. It is perfectly acceptable and normal to drink over there. The same arguments can be made about caffeine as with alcohol, which isn't that great for you either and can stunt the development of the baby and make you overtired. But since the marketing of coffee is so high in this country, it makes sense that it isn't completely outlawed: you can have 2 cups a day. I am not into conspiracy theories, but it really can make you wonder what is really good for you, what is myth, or what is actually a marketing tactic. There might be some truth to avoiding more alcohol in the first trimester, but there is nothing wrong with a glass of wine even every night. It depends on your tolerance level of course, and if you feel afraid that alcoholic drinks with complicate things for you, don't drink. Beer as opposed to wine would be healthier than wine because some people react differently to the sulfites in wine. It isn't so much the alcohol in wine that isn't as good for you, so if you can find a wine with no sulfites, there is no reason why you shouldn't have a glass. Beer, especially stout, is high in iron and very good for you. Just don't overdo it. The key is to remember moderation in everything.

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Posted: 12-07-07 16:23pm

Rosie H wrote:

yeah if it was me I would not chance my baby's health for anything. I have heard and agree with the glass of wine at the end of pregnency. But it is her decision and her child not mine. I just texted her and said too bad she cant drink cause we could hang out and have a couple, in a joking way. She replied that she was already having a beer. I was like what. I was ready to jump on her case. But who am I to say anything right?

You know what would be really fun for her? Throw her a "mocktail party " for her baby shower with vigin versions of her favorite cocktails and play poker with a baby theme. That would be a blast!

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Posted: 12-07-07 16:50pm


they have no clue on how much alcohol it takes to effect the baby, so why risk it. Personally, I think its very, very selfish to not abstain.

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Posted: 12-07-07 17:39pm


Yeah i feel the same. I have a hard time taking tylenol when i'm pregnant lol. Kinda helped that i don't drink other wise, but if i did i would not drink anything while pregnant.

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Posted: 12-07-07 17:43pm

sillyakchick wrote:

Rosie H wrote:

You know what would be really fun for her? Throw her a "mocktail party " for her baby shower with vigin versions of her favorite cocktails and play poker with a baby theme. That would be a blast!

OMG! You are a genius...that is an adorable idea for a "partier prego"!!! haha! 2thumbs

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Posted: 12-07-07 17:45pm


I've always heard that doctors never know how much/little alcohol can have negative effects on a growing baby, so I never risked it. I didn't even drink after I had her because I was paranoid about my breastmilk being affected.

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Posted: 12-07-07 17:54pm

vanessalouanne wrote:

they have no clue on how much alcohol it takes to effect the baby, so why risk it.
Personally, I think its very, very selfish to not abstain.

Well said. I think it's ridiculous that doctors even say that it's okay, but they don't even know. No one knows how much is okay or too much. Why risk anything happening to your baby?

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Posted: 12-07-07 21:26pm

acruz wrote:

sillyakchick wrote:

Rosie H wrote:

You know what would be really fun for her? Throw her a "mocktail party " for her baby shower with vigin versions of her favorite cocktails and play poker with a baby theme. That would be a blast!

OMG! You are a genius...that is an adorable idea for a "partier prego"!!! haha! 2thumbs

awwwww, thanks! Embarassed