My first instinct says no, because the woman may not know she's pregnant. But then I thought about how the pill can have an effect on the unborn child, even if you do not know you're pregnant. Can anyone clear it up for me?
2006-11-12 06:49:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It really all depends on when the alcohol is consumed. Unfortunately I did not know I was pregnant with my daughter until I was about 20 weeks up until then I drank just about once or twice a month and she was fine. She doesn't have any damage. Ofcourse we freaked out when I found out but she is fine. Actually her motor skills are advanced. She's 8 months and cruising!!!! It really depends on what's going on developmentally when you drink.
2006-11-12 06:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kennedy & Kevin's mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can, but it would depend on how much/how often. If you spend the first several weeks of an unknowm pregnancy bombed, yeah. If you have a glass of wine with dinner once or twice, probably not.
My mom was told it would take 6 months off the pill to get pregnant (this was 1969 and the pill was a LOT stronger then.) So, she and my dad planned a last hurrah trip to Reno, not knowing she'd gotten pregnant like 6 minutes after she went off. Well, she pickled me in vodka and cranberry and spent the rest of her pregnancy worrying that she'd done permanent damage. I assure you I came out just fine... all the parts function and my SAT scores were in the 98th percentile.
It's not something you ever want to do on purpose, but thousands of pregnant women drink before they find out and most of those babies turn out just fine.
2006-11-12 08:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a medical professional, but I don't think it would have long term affects on your baby.
During the first weeks of pregnancy the placenta is forming and is fully functional around 10 weeks. Until that time baby is primarily supported by a yolk sac.
I feel that this is God's way of protecting our little ones when we have no idea that they are there yet.
Having said that, I'm not implying that it is "ok" to drink in any stage pregnancy. I'm strictly speaking of very early, unknown pregnancy.
2006-11-12 07:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sherral 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it will not affect the child, The pill effects the unborn child because of the hormones in it.
2006-11-12 06:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Babygirl22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it does not have any effect for the unborn child, I was pregnant for 4 months i was still drinking beer, till i found out i was pregnant, of course i stopped immediatly, but, my baby was born healthy, I also smoked ciggs also, But however drugs and alchol and the pill while your pregnant is absoutly a no no, that will effect your baby
2006-11-12 07:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by trudycaulfield 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to me w/ my first child. I told the doc. he said as long as I don't drink during the rest of the pregnancy everything is fine. He actually even sais a small glass of wine like one a month is even ok..(NEVER did it!!) Anyway, my daughter is 11, perfectly healthy.Good luck!!
2006-11-12 06:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by SAALS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you didn't get stinken drunk you should be fine. I had a few drinks when I was first pregnant and didn't know, snd my daughter is perfectly fine. I never got drunk though just had a couple of drinks
2006-11-12 06:53:06 · answer #7 · answered by baileysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so I was preg for a month and never knew I was and my daughter came out healthy If you need more info on preg. go to www.babycenter.com they have all kinds of info on things. or the book What expect when your expecting has alot of info in that too
2006-11-12 06:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by marshmellow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did that when before I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I asked my OB/GYN about it and he told me not to worry. She turned out just fine. Of course I didnt drink anymore after I found out.
2006-11-12 06:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey nothing is clear but I don't think so
why don't you ask the doc when you to your next visit
eXplain your concern
Good Luck
2006-11-12 06:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋