going out drinking whilst trying to conceive?

Question

is this a really bad idea?
i know you cant completely put your life on hold while you're trying and have had a drink or three on a couple of occasions so far but what about going on a night out drinking? could this be risky if you're in the early stages of pregnancy but not aware of it?

thanks everyone for answers however some of you seem to be under the impresssion that i'm going to be hitting the bottle once i finally get pregnant - ummm, no! i am aware of the dangers once pregnant,
i just wanted opinions as to whether to stop in the meantime while trying to get pregnant

Answer 1

yes it can be, the first few months are dramatically formative, in fact you can have a beer or some wine once in a while in the last couple of months but that too is against common sense. dont put your life on hold, go out and have a lime soda, its bad enough you will ne inhaling the smoke in the bar. dont take risks that will make you regret later, whats the sacrifice, 9 months, big deal.

Answer 2

According to the World Health Organisation, there is no such thing as a safe level of alcohol use in pregnancy... in other words, even the smallest amount can harm your baby.

I assume that by "going on a night out drinking" you mean more than 1 or 2 drinks, and my recommendation would definitely be to practice some restraint. By all means go out, and have fun, and even have a drink or two if you want, but stick to the ones lower in alcohol (a beer or two, rather than two double vodcas) and either drink slowly or drink lots of non-alcoholic fluid in between. I don't think you should get drunk if you could be pregnant.

Answer 3

When we were trying for our second child it took awhile ton conceive. My wife was upset one weekend because she felt the onset of her period (or so she thought) and had a few drinks that night. Turns out she was about 3 days pregnant. My daughter is now 7 months old, healthy and happy.

On of the advantages of pre-natal vitamins is that it helps the mother's body protect the fetus against toxins such as alcohol. Of course there is no safe amount of alcohol to consume while you're pregnant, and you shouldn't drink if you know you're pregnant. But from what you're saying you're pretty sure you're not pregnant at this point, so enjoy yourself within reason.

Answer 4

Hi

The month I ended up getting pregnant the second time was the first month I chilled out and had a drink or two. It really helps to be relaxed if you're trying.

With my first who was unplanned I didn't know for the first few weeks and was drinking a fair bit. She was totally fine.

Just don't go too mad. Stick to guidelines on how many units you should have and I'm sure you'll be fun.

Good luck!!

Answer 5

I suggest you stop drinking altogether. Alcohol is bad for a baby at the very early stages.

But don't worry you can still have lots of fun going out without drinking! Going out is about meeting friends, dancing and having a good time. Alcohol just makes things fuzzy.

Answer 6

A lot of women who aren't trying will have a drink without ever knowing they are pregnant. And they have perfectly healthy babies.

I myself wouldn't drink if I was really trying to get pregnant just to be on the safe side but thats how I am. Otherwise I don't think having an occasional drink would hurt. If you suspect you are pregnant then I'm sure you wouldn't drink anyway!

Good luck!

Answer 7

I think a heck of alot of babies are conceived with alcohol in the system, mine for 1. It's kind of a social thing for some people, I fell pregnant first month we decided to try which i didn't expect, I didn't have another when I found out I was. Enjoy yourself/relax(while you can as when you are pregnant you'll be designated taxi driver and get to watch everyone getting merry around you)
Good luck

Answer 8

You should cut your drinking right down if your trying to conceive, so the Fri / Sat night binges should go straight out of the window.

I'm not saying don't drink a drop, but in moderation, it's just common sense really.

Although, saying that, as soon as you fall pregnant, I'd pack the drinking in completely. I'm sure your unborn baby's health is far more important than having a drink!

What's of more value to you...........?

Answer 9

No. in case you in user-friendly terms ovulated, the ingesting won't have any effect on the embryo because of the fact you drank the two earlier you have been even pregnant (final Sat) or in user-friendly terms pregnant with the aid of an afternoon or 2 (Fri, Sat). The embryo would not implant until eventually a minimum of a week after ovulation, so which you're advantageous.

Answer 10

well, you're not supposed to be drinking when you are trying to conceive. It is irresponsible since the first few weeks are very important in fetal development. 3 drinks isn't much and there are plenty of women who actually binge and have healthy babies. It's your choice whether or not you want to take that risk.