Before i knew that i was expecting, my husband and I when out to celebrate my 21st birthday. He baught me a drink, and I never drink but I did drank almost half of the veverage that he bought me, how can that effect my baby I am now 5 1/2 months and I always keep thinking about it. i think I was only two or three weeks pregnat when i had the drink and I am afraid that it probably harmed my baby's health.
2006-09-06 05:50:16 · 21 answers · asked by gris 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
That one is probably not going to cause a problem. Talk to your doctor if you are really concerned.
2006-09-06 05:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are fine, I did the same only it wasnt for my birthday it was a new job promotion and I went out with my husband and some friends. And let me tell you I could put some away. I later found out that I was 3 weeks pregnant when I done that. I told my doc. and she told me that everything looks okay, just not to do it again of coarse. Which I wouldnt. My drinking days are over now, because I dont want to have a baby and still drink, I dont feel it is responsible. If you are 5 1/2 months pregnant then the doc. should be able to tell if something is wrong. But honestly I think you are fine...just try and not stress out about it. Congrats and good luck with your baby!
2006-09-06 13:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One drink shouldn't be a problem. If you are concerned about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) the research is showing that people who drink heavily (binge drink) are more at risk. A lot of damage can be done in the first few weeks of pregnancy because that is when the brain is developing. But people who drink very little or rarely don't really need to worry about damage. Many women have done unhealthy things before knowing they were pregnant and had healthy babies. The most important thing is to take care of yourself now. If you are concerned talk to your doctor.
2006-09-06 13:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know a secret - a little bit of alcohol is good for the circulation. That little bit you drank, isn't going to do one little thing to the baby.
If you look at practices in other countries, they encourage wine for circulation- yes during pregnancy. You are't drinking any thing now obviously and haven't done so since, so great for you. Thats all it takes.
You haven't harmed your child. Don't let ANYONE send you into a panic, especially not yourself. Stop stressing. Baby is going to be just fine.
Best wishes to you both!
2006-09-06 13:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down. Take a deep breath. Let all the stress out. One drink will not harm your baby. I'm sure your doctor can answer all your questions. Just ask them about it the next time you see them. In the mean time, stay calm and talk it over with your husband. Oh and congratulations on your pregnancy. Hope all goes well.
2006-09-06 12:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The girl who sat next to me just had a baby. She said that her doctor told her that while you should avoid alcohol, it is actually in the last trimester (3 months) that alcohol can affect your baby. And if you look at many cultures around the world, lots of pregnant women still have half a glass of wine with supper. Obviously it hasn't affected their culture from reproducing. Don't worry!
2006-09-06 13:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Iristine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This wont affect your baby. I enjoyed my 24th birthday with multiple drinks and I was four weeks pregnant, but didnt know. My doctor told me that it was too early in the pregnancy to cause damage.
2006-09-06 12:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its okay we all worry about things like this. chances are, the baby is fine :) ive read alot about alcohol in pregnancy and every expert says something different. some say one sip is bad and others say a glass of wine every single day is fine. i mean, think of all the people who dont know that they are pregnant and they drink and do drugs or smoke. i was only 17 when i fell pregnant TEN YEARS AGO (yikes lol) and i didnt know for 3 months! so i partied through prom night and graduation! not proud of that but my son is beautiful and healthy and in gifted classes - its okay, your baby will be fine...and dont beat yourself up about it - you didnt know!
2006-09-06 13:01:00 · answer #8 · answered by tulips♥77 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it!! one drink 2-3 wks into the pregnancy won't harm the little one. just don't drink anymore until after your baby's born. much luck and congratulations!
2006-09-06 13:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by mnm34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was only once so it probably just cleaned your kidneys. As a matter of fact some doctors, very few, but some recomend you drink one or two alcoholic beverages a month.
2006-09-06 12:59:08 · answer #10 · answered by mamababysingle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Half a drink is no big deal. Don't worry. As long as you haven't had any other drinks, and you've been taking your prenatal vitamins, and you've been following all your doctor's advice, you're fine.
Congratulations!
2006-09-06 12:58:16 · answer #11 · answered by luckylab8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋