I know drinking alcohol can really harm the fetus, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy, but i had a few drinks before i knew i was pregnant, i guess i found out when i was like 3 weeks, will it have any serious effect on my baby?????
2006-11-18 01:18:47 · 13 answers · asked by JB 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i highly doubt it!
i too worried about this...i had been to a party a few days before i found out i was pregnant with my daughter...she is 9 months old and is a smart little stinker! (sometimes i think she's developing faster than her brothers did...lol, or girls are just smarter *wink*)
ill tell you what my doctor told me.
the chances are LOW, and there is no sense in worrying yourself about something that happened in the past, all you need to concentrate on is the future, and the HEALTHY pregnancy that you will continue to strive for.
2006-11-18 01:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have read current thinking is that there is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. With that said, in my day no one (especially the ordinary person) really knew a great deal about the effects of alcohol on the fetus so many of us had an occasional drink while we were pregnant. There are some experts today that say an occasional drink will not hurt. One thing is certain though - if you have a drink, so does the fetus. I wouldn't worry too much about what happened when you didn't know you were pregnant - I would just take care now. I expect everything will be fine. Take care of yourself and try not to worry.
2006-11-18 09:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not drink any alcohol while pregnant, period. It is NOT good for the fetus at any stage. I would consult your Dr. from this point on and don't take anymore risks. Also taking medicines at any point while pregnant could harm the fetus and cause deformaties of the fetus as well. Don't take the chance and put yourself in the hands of a Gyno/OBYN ASAP. You need monthly check ups to ensure the safety of the baby and yourself. I had a friend that drank while pregnant early on and it did have a bad effect on her baby, he was born with eye problems. Don't risk it, it's not worth the expense of the child suffering.
2006-11-18 09:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my friend drank on her birthday before she knew she was pregnant. Her baby was born just fine about a month ago. It is if you keep drinking all the time that will hurt the baby. Alot of woman drink before they realize they are pregnant.
2006-11-18 09:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also had a few drinks before I knew I was pregnant. (I'm now 26 weeks.) I talked to my doctor, and she said not to worry. I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!
2006-11-18 10:30:20 · answer #5 · answered by RaineeRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and the wee one should be fine, but talk to your doctor if you're still worried. Actually, alcohol is more dangerous to the fetus later in the pregnancy when more of the neural development is going on.
Just take care from here on...
2006-11-18 09:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you'll be fine. The baby doesn't share your blood supply until you're six weeks along. I know so many women who smoked drank a lot before finding out they were pregnant and they and their babies are just fine.
2006-11-18 10:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by jokiebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT PROBABLY WON'T HURT YOUR BABY SINCE YOU STOPPED WHEN YOU FOUND OUT. I WOULD TALK TO MY DOCTOR ABOUT IT. I DRANK BEFORE I KNEW I WAS PREGNANT AND IT DID NOT HARM MY SON, I STOPPED DRINKING WHEN I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT!GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS ON THE NEW BABY!
2006-11-18 09:31:04 · answer #8 · answered by lisababyg ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't worry about when you didn't know. a lot of people pass through this. you said a few drinks, so i don't think you should have a problem. good luck
2006-11-18 09:56:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Congrats n good luck.
2006-11-18 09:27:44 · answer #10 · answered by junkyard dog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋