im going to a business dinner tonight and everyones tellign me its ok for me at 5 months pregnant?

Question

its ok to have a glass of white wine, i dont like red is this ok for me to drink? im talking ONE glass im not a big drinker btu id liek to have a cocktail with everyone else. However if its not safe i wont do it..does anyone know?

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with drinking a little wine when you are pregnant. The thing to remember is that (as with anything that goes in) when you drink, the baby is drinking a little, too.

So that's why a small glass of wine is not harmful. Europeans have been doing it for years. I know a doctor here in the states who recommends mixing a little red wine with sprite for morning sickness (weird!).

Why are American physicians so super-cautious when it comes to alcohol? Sure there are studies about alcohol's effects during pregnancy but they are all tied to heavy drinking and alcohol abuse.

My opinion is that the alcohol-phobia comes more from America's strong Protestant/Puritan roots than actual scientific data. The admonitions against alcohol for pregnant women come from an misapplication of the biblical text Judges, Chapter 13 where it says "But you shall conceive and bear a son. And now, please take heed, and do not drink wine nor strong drink, and do not eat any unclean thing."

For Hebrews (not just women) God set forth a very strict set of dietary and hygiene laws that were meant to set them apart as a people from the heathen nations. Following these laws also became a means of grace for the Jewish people before Christ came and instituted the New Covenant.

So you can't take that verse out of context and say pregnant women can't drink a drop of alcohol for nine months.

When I was pregnant I had an occasional glass of wine in my 2nd and 3rd trimesters (too sick to want alcohol early on....) and I made sure it was not on an empty stomach.

Go ahead and have a glass of wine or a small cocktail and don't feel guilty. It's good that you are concerned for your little one, though.

Answer 2

How about a 'shirley temple' or tonic water with lemon/lime? Get whatever you want in a wine glass - that way you might feel like you are fitting in more!

However, having a drink just to fit in is not a good idea - whether you're pregnant or not. Years ago our mothers may have drank with us, but we know it's not safe anymore - so why do it?

Also, what do you think these people will say about you if they see you are pregnant and drinking alcohol? You know what I would think? I would think that you are being irresponsible and selfish.

You have 4 more months to go, then you can have a celebratory drink after your child is born - until then, don't drink alcohol!!!

Answer 3

I had one beer at almost 4 months and a couple sips of red wine at 4 1/2. It is okay just dont go overboard. One glass will not do harm, and in England they recommend it. It is even recommended by some doctors to relax at night, and help with premature contractions at the end of pregnancy. Becareful though because people at the party might confront you because people in the U.S. are very closed minded when drinking even a minimal amount while pregnant. You will be fine, and so will your baby. Also make sure you drink plenty of water that day, and have some food in your stomach before you consume it.

Answer 4

My Doctor told me it was okay to have a glass of wine every now and then...talking maybe 1 per month. I asked about a wine cooler and both of my Doctors told me that was fine. I also was at a party and shared a wine cooler with a friend of mine, so I only had 1/2. I felt better about that. What will bother you the most is what you think others are thinking of you.
You have a fun night and if you feel comfortable then have a glass of wine.

Answer 5

Fetal Alcohol syndrom is a disease that is still a mystery. No body knows why two women can drink the same amount during pregnancy and one has a normal baby and one has a baby with FAS.

I wouldn't chance it. My mother in law always trys to get me to have "just one glass" but I won't chance it. I figure it's just 9 months to go with out.

Also, if you are showing, you may get some wierd looks or someone may say something to you.

Could you see if there's maybe a cocktail that they can make a "virgin" drink out of?

Answer 6

I know many people as well as my Dr told me it was okay to have one glass of wine, however I didn't have one. However before I knew I was pregnant I didn have a glass of wine nightly and mykids turned out fine, so monitor yourself. If you don't feel comfortable drinking when you are pregnant, then don't. The people who know you are pregnant are not likely to push a glass on you. And youcan always use your pregnancy as a legitimate excuse. Just have a good time. This will be one of the last times you can go out without finding a baby sitter.

Good luck and have fun.

Answer 7

It's not a very good idea. They don't know how much alcohol it takes for a child to end up with fetal alcohol syndrome. It could be anywhere from one drink to 100. Nobody knows but is it really worth chancing just so you can look like one of the people at your business dinner. I'm 4 months pregnant and it's not worth the risk to me.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I don't think one glass of wine will be bad for the baby. I would just think about all the people that will look at you in horror for drinking while pregnant. It might be medically acceptable, but (as you can see from most of the responses) it is not socially acceptable.

Answer 10

You could probably do a glass of half white wine half tonic water or seltzer. that would take off the edge, but you'd still get a taste of the wine. That's what I've done and it is just enough to make me feel like I"m not missing out. :)