i had only gone out once during the last month and had probablly 4 or 5 beers, and that was a week ago, and i found out 2 days ago that i am pregnant. is there any chance of damage done already?
2006-08-08 03:17:13 · 13 answers · asked by andy l 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
What you described is super common. Although studies have no clear evidence about how much (or little) alcohol is okay, it is unheard of that the amount you drank will harm your baby.
So you're okay.
If you're not going to abort, there's nothing the doctor can do to intervene or improve the outcome. So you can tell your doctor so they can inform you of what has been found in studies, etc. but that's all. As long as you don't expose your child to any other irritants/poisons for the rest of your pregnancy there's no issue.
If you have an alcohol dependence problem (which it doesn't sound like) seek help now.
Congrats on your pregnancy!
2006-08-08 03:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no harm to your baby, especially if you've only had a few beers. In that same token, everyone's situation is different. They say don't drink because peoples body absorbs alcohol differently, you can stop drinking now and your baby would be fine. Then there are those who drink entire pregnancies and babies come out fine. So the easiest solutions is to STOP DRINKING NOW! Anything besides a glass of wine here and there (don't get crazy with it) could be potentially harmful to your child.
Congratulations....
2006-08-08 10:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by T M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are okay. Drinking everyday throughout your entire pregnancy would do damage. But a few beers in the beginning isn't going to hurt anything. If thats the case then all the folks born in the prior to the 70's would all be damaged in some way.
2006-08-08 10:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey i did the same thing... only i didnt find out i was pregnant untill i was 13 weeks....im now 39 weeks. i drank probably the same amoutn, just i did it a couple of times. i wouldnt worry too much (i know thats hard to do!!). i was so concernd that i had testing for downsindrome..it came back with a 1 in 35000 chance...the less you stress the better
and congradulations!!!!!
2006-08-08 10:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost definatley not at this early stage and with that small consumption. In future, refrain from drinking at all, apart from perhaps 1 - 2 glasses of wine each week, and even then should be just with dinner, not just for something to drink.
Don't worry, enjoy your pregnancy!
2006-08-08 10:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jigga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I learned in my psych class it's possible, but not really probable. And if it has any negative effect, the effect shouldn't be that large. I'm sure you'll be stopping now, so you and the baby should be fine, but you can always ask your doctor if you're concerned.
2006-08-08 10:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No hun, you'll be fine.
I found out 5 days after my 21st birthday that i was prego... Luckily i had only had 4 drinks. I cried to my doctor about how bad it was and he calmed me down and said it was no big deal. I didnt know. Its not like i went out and got hammered. He said there are many ppl who knowingly are prego and go out and drink. Just to not drink anymore.
I wouldnt stress it. Just dont drink anymore.
SMILE and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
2006-08-08 10:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Ive heard many stories about that same scenario and the babies turn out fine. But obviously you want to stop now.
2006-08-08 10:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely not. i was the same. i felt guilty for drinking when i found out. i started on vitamins and ate healthy and my 2 kids are perfectly healthy
2006-08-08 10:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by _mommyof2_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but go talk to your doctor and let him check the baby to make sure it's ok.
good luck!
2006-08-08 10:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋