To be specific, how many days/weeks is it acceptable to continue to drink and/or smoke once your pregnant? I realize it is best to quit immediately but is it acceptable to continue for a month or two without risk to the baby? Thanks again, any advice or evidence to support claims is appreciated.
2006-10-03 06:09:41 · 11 answers · asked by harboth 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
To be specific, how many days/weeks is it acceptable to continue to drink and/or smoke once your pregnant? I realize it is best to quit immediately but is it acceptable to continue for a month or two without risk to the baby? Thanks again, any advice or evidence to support claims is appreciated.
Thanks to those that have already responded :)
2006-10-03 07:22:03 · update #1
when having a child the first trimester is the most crucial; it is advised that no smoking or drinking be done during this time. For the sake of the child it is recommended that no smoking be done throughout the pregnancy; regarding alcohol the best rule of thumb is "everything in moderation" is acceptable therefore; a simple glass of wine (not a bottle) is acceptable. Regarding caffienated drinks it is recommended that you do no consume any because it will effect the heart rate especially in the first trimester; and absolutely no diet drinks. Diet drinks contain as-pertain which is very bad for developing babies. Drink root beer-there is no caffeine:)
I hope the answer i provided is helpful.
2006-10-03 06:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not acceptable to smoke or drink at all once you know you are pregnant. The first 3 months of pregnancy is the most crucial time for the development of a baby. Smoking an drinking can cause birth defects.
2006-10-03 13:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by eagfan5 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you find out that your Pregnant (a Female) you should really try to stop immediately like you said. There are no days weeks that are acceptable to keep doing it!!
2006-10-03 13:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Angie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first 50 days of development are the MOST crucial, therefore, I would have to say that no time period is acceptable. The mother should quit as soon as she knows she is with child.
2006-10-03 13:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Rob & Rach 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Zero. Use your plan A, which is to quit immediately. Smoking and drinking are never good ideas.
2006-10-03 13:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first trimester is when all of the organs and brain are forming. So I would quit as soon as I thought I was pregnant. It can harm the baby from day one.
2006-10-03 13:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you know you're pregnant you should stop smoking & drinking. THe ideal situation is stopping drinking & smoking when youa re actually trying to get pregnant.
2006-10-03 13:23:48 · answer #7 · answered by mamabens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. It's not acceptable at all during pregnancy. The first part of the pregnancy is the MOST crucial part for development.
2006-10-03 13:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a healthy baby then you should stop drinking and or smoking cold turkey!!
2006-10-03 13:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by laurel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does not talk long to do damage so quit like now
2006-10-03 13:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by Cam's mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋