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Question

Can quickly consuming a bottle of wine(those kind that sparkling cider come in), kill a four month old fetus? ANd if the fetus survives, what kind of problems(mental, physical), can it have during its growth and development throughout life? just want to know personally. No ill intentions are intended with this info. Please answer honestly and knowledgeably. thanks.

Let us just say that this consumption only happened once throughout the whole pregnancy.

Let's also say that as soon as the alcohol was consumed, she took a nap, and as soon as she was in a nice doze,...her husband came home and made her drink something that made her puke.

Answer 1

What effect does alcohol have on a fetus?

A woman who drinks alcohol while she is pregnant may damage her developing fetus. Alcohol that a pregnant woman drinks passes from her blood into that of the fetus, where it may affect developing cells. The cells of the fetus's central nervous system are especially at risk for damage.

Problems that result from alcohol use during pregnancy can range from mild to severe and include:

Abnormal facial features. A child may have a small head, flat face, and narrow eye openings. A single trait may be hard to pick out, but generally, a child's head and face just don't look right. This becomes more noticeable by age 2 or 3 years.
Growth problems. Often, children who are affected by alcohol exposure during fetal growth are noticeably smaller than other children of the same age.
Learning and behavior problems.
Birth defects. Structural problems that involve the eyes, ears, heart, urinary tract, or bones can occur.
Some experts use the term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to include the range of alcohol effects on a fetus. Children with the most severe effects are said to have fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) or fetal alcohol abuse syndrome (FAAS). Children with less severe effects may have one or a combination of these characteristics to a milder degree.

Heavy alcohol use during pregnancy can also lead to miscarriage, premature delivery, or stillbirth.

How much alcohol is safe?

Medical experts agree that heavy drinking (5 or more drinks on at least one occasion) during pregnancy can severely affect a developing fetus. However, opinions differ about whether it is safe for a woman to drink a small amount of alcohol when she is pregnant. Also, it is difficult to define exactly how much alcohol is a small amount, especially when trying to account for the physical and behavioral differences between women.

In the United States, many doctors as well as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) claim that it is best that pregnant women not drink any alcohol. 1

The effects that alcohol has on a fetus depend on:

How much, how often, and at what stage of her pregnancy the mother drinks alcohol. The most severe effects often are related to heavy alcohol use (5 or more drinks on at least one occasion).
Whether the mother used other drugs, smoked, or had poor health for any reason during her pregnancy. A child who is born to a mother with this profile is at increased risk for developing problems.
Genetic traits a fetus inherits. Some fetuses are more likely to be harmed by alcohol exposure than others. The reason for this is not clear; however, there may be a genetic link.
What can I do if I'm pregnant and have had alcohol?

If you are concerned about the effect of your drinking during pregnancy on your unborn child, it is important to have or find a doctor whom you trust and can talk with openly about your alcohol use. Being honest can help ensure that your child will be screened for FASD soon after he or she is born. Your child's doctor will also be able to follow up with further testing, if needed, as your child grows. The earlier FASD is recognized and treated, the better chance your child will have of reaching his or her full potential. Also, talking with a doctor about your drinking can help you to recognize and manage any alcohol-related problems you may have.

When are alcohol effects on a fetus diagnosed?

A baby with severe alcohol effects (fetal alcohol syndrome) may be diagnosed at birth. Children with less severe alcohol effects may not be diagnosed until behavior or learning problems develop, often around school age.

Sometimes, severe problems may be detected before the baby is born. If your doctor knows about your alcohol use, he or she can order an ultrasound test to look closely for abnormal development that can occur with fetal alcohol syndrome, such as heart defects or growth delays. However, defects that can be detected by an ultrasound can have many different causes.

What is the treatment for a child born with alcohol effects?

Treatment for alcohol effects may include educational support, social skills training, vocational training, and counseling. Community resources may help provide some families with services and financial help.

Recognizing the problem early, even if the alcohol effects are mild, gives a child the best opportunity to reach his or her full potential in life. Early diagnosis may help prevent school difficulties, legal problems, and mental health problems, such as alcohol or other substance abuse, depression, or anxiety.

Answer 2

By four months, most of the babies vital organs etc are pretty well developed. Drinking wine will not kill the fetus. Chances are all will be okay. The biggest risk period to a developing fetus is in the first 10 weeks when everything is forming.
Worst case scenario you could have effected the baby, but this is highly unlikely. If you were doing this on a daily basis yes, you would risk harming your child but a one off should be fine. I think the stuff hubby made you drink could be worse for a baby than the alcohol. I got very drunk one new years eve....found out I was pregnant a week later. Babie was a beautiful healthy girl. If you are worried, talk to your doctor.
Stick to one glass a day from now on.
Good luck to you

Answer 3

Ok...on my birthday, I was 3 weeks pregnant. I had absolutely no idea of this at the time. My other half threw me a surprise birthday party at home, and without putting too fine a point on it over the course of about 7 hours (I was on a proper bender from about 8 in the evening until like 4 the following morning) I definitely went through more than a bottle of wine!

Of course, if I'd been aware I was pregnant I wouldn't have done that but I didn't know at the time so what I could I have done? Worried when I found out I was pregnant two weeks later, I was relieved when I went for my scan and the baby was fine.

A bottle wouldn't do damage instantly to your baby, but drinking like that every day would seriously harm his/her mental development.

Chances are, your baby is fine and you shouldn't worry so much. Just don't drink that amount again while you're pregnant, or if you're planning to breastfeed as alcohol gets into breastmilk.

Answer 4

To try and keep it short and simple, the problems associated with a women drinking alcohol while pregnant are when she drinks heavily and steadily the entire pregnancy.

One instance of drinking I wouldn't think is likely to hurt the baby, but no one knows how much is too much, so to be on the safe side, she should drink little and/or rarely, or better yet not at all.

I don't believe that a mother drinking could kill the fetus before its birth, but it can cause mental retardation and physical deformities in the baby after birth, and if these problems are bad enough, it could kill the baby after it is born.

Answer 5

It's not a good idea to drink while pregnant. Before I found out I was pregnant I went out one night and had 10 drinks. I mean big, mixed drinks and almost passed out. I'm due in 1 week and everything has been perfect during the whole pregnancy.

Answer 6

Quickly consuming a bottle of wine would go straight to your bloodstream, and therefore straight to the baby, and that amount of alcohol in one sitting could cause serious harm like damage to major organs (brain, liver, etc.), stunting the baby's development or causing the baby to have malformed physical features.

There's a small chance the baby would be ok, but what mother would take that chance?

It would probably NOT kill the baby.

Answer 7

A lot of people drink alcohol before they know they are pregnant. I this was just a one time thing I would not worry too much. It does say that it is not determined how much alcohol you have to drink to cause FAS but I know that the risk is higher if your baby is exposed to prolonged use. I just would not do it again.

Answer 8

Dear Friend, I do not know the answer to your question. You can get information and support at a pregnancy resource center, which you can find through optionline on the net, or call 1800afamily. Take really good care. Sincerely, Runner

Answer 9

it most likely wont kill it. it can cause FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/fas.html) i wont copy and paste, theres way too much. my doctor has told me a drink here and there on occasion has not been proven to do any harm as long as you dont go get trashed every week. but if your drinking a whole bottle, is that enough to get you drunk? if it is, remember what you consume goes right to baby, so a large amount has more effects than a small amount....

Answer 10

stunting the babys development or causing the baby to have malformed physical features