Okay first things first - please don't yell at me or tell me I shouldn't have opened my legs and now I'm paying the price - so don't drink. I am simply asking a question. All of your answers will greatly be appreciated as long as I can be respected :) I only say that because I've seen some rude responses on some questions on this site.
I did find out I am pregnant 2 days ago. My wedding is in 11 days. I am told that I am about 5 weeks pregnant. I wanted to know at my wedding what will be acceptable to drink - can I drink at all? Champagne? Frozen drinks? Beer? Wine? Luckily I am not a hard liquor drinker, but I know in many things I've read that I'm not supposed to be drinking anything at all. Then I'm going on my honeymoon afterwards on a cruise and so I am guessing I cannot drink there either?
I am NOT saying that this is the end of the world and that my world will come crashing down because I can't drink. I just would like a variety of different takes on this.
2006-08-02 11:31:19 · 13 answers · asked by actresscye 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You should drink at all. Do your toast with ginger ale.
This is a one time sacrifice for you that could have life long consequenses for your baby.
Be an adult, and pass on the drinks.
At five weeks your baby is starting to develop all his major vital organs
By 7 weeks his heart will be forming as well as this spinal cord and major nerves...it's really bad timing to be drinking...
By the time you get back from your honey moon, you'll be able to go with your husband to the doctor's office and hear your little baby's heartbeat.
Get on prenatals, get plenty of folic acid and just say no to the cocktails...it sucks...but right now in particular is a very crucial stage in development...don't screw it up over a happy hour or two...
Congratulations on the baby and the wedding. :)
BY the way...some people will tell you that a glass of wine is ok every now and then...but that would be later in the pregnancy...and even then...when did anyone ever stop with just one?? It's better to just skip it...you can get the same heart benefits from a giant bowl of spagetti with marinara...Is your special occassion dependent on a glass of booze?? I don't think so...you'd still get married if there wasn't going to be any alcohol served...so just pass it up...it's not a big deal. And it's totally worth it...knowing that you did everything in your power to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Imagine the guilt you'll feel if god forbid something did go wrong and you had had some booze...
2006-08-02 11:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all I want to say, congratulations. On both accounts. Are you wanting to wait to tell other family/ friends about the pregnancy? If you are then I suggest that it is okay to drink the champagne (or wine) that is for the wedding toast. Other than that, I advise against drinking anything alcoholic. It is actually more important in the "baby's" development to refrain from alcohol early since this is the time most of the organs & such are forming. Sorry about not being able to drink during your honeymoon. I was pregnant when I turned 21, so I never got to experience that "rite of passage" but I had an adorable healthy little girl just 2 months later. Have a great wedding & an even better honeymoon & get a lot of sleep when you get back cuz in 8-9 months your gonna be r-e-a-l tired from that baby growing inside of u! Again congratulations.
2006-08-02 18:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Nik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically people are misinformed when it comes to the dangers of alcohol and the fetus...The thing is that we really dont know what amount of alcohol is OK so the professionals say not to have any alcohol while pregnant...A glass of wine on your birthday and some champagne on New Years Eve is more than acceptable...If the occassional drink were really all that evil than most of us over the age of 30 would be suffering from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome...Think about it..our mothers were encouraged to have a glass of wine to reduce stress and wouldnt of thought a thing about having a glass of wine with dinner...Im NOT condoning drinking while pregnant. It is always better to be safe than sorry.BUT for those people who want to have a celebratory glass of wine its important for them to know that they arent going to hell in a hand basket or doing undue harm to their baby. Parents go through enough guilt as it is....Take a sip of that champagne at your wedding, have a glass of wine with dinner on the cruise....you obviously are welcoming this child and wouldnt do anything to harm it..that's why you asked this question. Good Luck to you and enjoy your honeymoon
2006-08-02 18:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats on your wedding, and congrats on the baby!
to answer your question, this early in the pregnancy you should not drink any alcohal at all. this is when the vital organs are being formed and any drinking could cause serious and lifethreatening changes to the baby. i have heard that a rare drink of wine during the pregnancy is okay, but only after the 6th or 7th month.
please do not drink when you are this early along in the pregnancy, for the baby's best intrests. i'm sorry you had to be pregnant during your wedding and your honeymoon, but i'm sure you'll have a great time and i hope for the best for all of you!
2006-08-02 19:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by penny18_cf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually studies have shown that an occasional glass of wine is okay during pregnancy. I would not drink any more than that though. If you are really concerned ask your doctor. Congratulations on baby and the wedding.
2006-08-02 18:38:26 · answer #5 · answered by dropkickchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should talk to your doctor! I'd say a glass of champagne at the wedding would be ok, but just 1!!!
I know it will seem like you're missing out on the festivities, but it's worth it in the long run to play it safe! Talk to your dr.
2006-08-02 18:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by CrimelessRaver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amount of alcohol that makes you slightly buzzed will make your unborn baby passed out drunk. they say before 5 weeks if you accidently get drunk it's okay, but after five weeks the placenta is formed and the alcohol will pass through it. when you drink, your baby drinks. you don't need to drink to have fun. have sparkling apple cider. i would really recommend not drinking at all. it only takes one drink for your baby to get fetal alcohol syndrome. you can look it up. it is mental retardation and physical deformities caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb. good luck and congratulations!
2006-08-02 18:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by 1 Hott Mami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not okay to drink while pregnant. Enjoy some sparkling white grape juice during your toasts.
2006-08-02 19:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No drinking at all...its harmful to the baby. At your wedding...have sparkly apple juice...On your honeymoon...drink juices or water. Maybe if you are considering drinking you should look up fetal alchol syndrome and see what drinking does to babies
2006-08-02 18:40:45 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay of the probably 4 times I have gotten drunk (I am 27) twice I was pregnant (I did not know it) Everything was fine I would not reccomend it I of course have to say it. but I have seen people do it- hollywood, I say why not for your toast but I would stop it there.
2006-08-02 19:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋