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Drinking During Pregnancy--help Posted: 01-10-06 09:34am
I found out I was pregnant at about 14
weeks and I drink rather frequently. Has
anyone been here and should I freak out?
I stopped drinking all the way and id say
I drink about 3 times a week before I
found out. I am so worried please help
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 01-10-06 09:59am
How come you only found out when you were
almost 4 months along?? Unfortunately
drinking during the first trimester can
have serious effects on the baby. That
is when fetal alcohol syndrome comes into
play. Were you drinking a lot? Hard
liquor or beer? I don't know what to
tell you to help ease your mind.
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funfearlessfemale
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I Know Posted: 01-10-06 10:05am
I was practicing safe sex I thought with
depo provera so I dont have a period
anyways and I drink liquor not beer. I
had an ultrasound and the doc said the
baby looked fine and it had a excellent
heartbeat has anyone ever experienced
this?
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 01-10-06 10:23am
Oi, that is sh*tty. Well you never know.
The baby could come out fine. I'm sure
if you take great care of yourself now, it
will help. Good luck!!!! And
congrats!!
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Posted: 01-10-06 10:27am
No one can tell youwhat a safe amount is
during pregnancy. But you cant change
the past. Whats important is that you
take the best care possable now. Many
women have had healthy pregnancies when
they drank during pregnancy. At least
the doctor had some reassuring info for
you!
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