im 6 weeks pregnant, im going out tonight for a xmas/birthday party, loads of booze ect, im a party girl at heart and want to know would a few drinks harm my growing baby?
if the answers yes then of course i wont touch a drop, but i want to know your experiences, are you pregnant? have you drank alcohol? has evryone had any effects from this ect, please be honest thank you
2007-12-23 01:09:05 · 23 answers · asked by Vampalicious 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
fetal alcohol syndrome only affects babys of alcoholics!
im not a alcoholic, i just want to know if a few drinks one night will harm the baby.
2007-12-23 01:14:54 · update #1
BTW, i also have 3 other children one has cystic fibrosis, i am not a selfish person and will not drink tonight, i wanted peoples experiences, like did they drink when pregnant ect what was the outcome, my friend is 5 months pregnant and drinks every weekend,
i dont think this is right, but i asked this question because from what ive heard there is NO actual proof that alcohol damages the baby.
2007-12-23 01:21:15 · update #2
Dont call me sweetheart..i actually know more than you might think..
2007-12-23 01:48:11 · update #3
lady bug...can you give me the link to the proof that two drinks can cause FAS please
as the reccomendations say that two units per week is fine when pregnant
2007-12-23 01:50:02 · update #4
lol babyonboard who ever you are, i was asking for peoples experiences, not asking for permission to drink, so get your facts right, you have all done exactly as i thought you would, im not daft, im in my 2nd year of midwifery so i KNOW the answer to this, i just wanted to see what your reactions were so thank you everyone for replying.
2007-12-23 02:04:01 · update #5
FAS
It stands for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, - a set of birth defects associated with a mother's alcohol use.
You have a 9 month window to think of the baby, - and yourself. - For the rest of your life, - "Did I do everything I could to protect and nurish my baby during those 9 months?"
When the baby has behavioral problems or whatever, - live your life guilt-free, - that that 1 night of partying was not the 1 point in time that cells were dividing, and something got screwed up with the baby.
Whether you think FAS can happen once or you need to be chronic, - really doesn't matter. Do you want a 100% chance of living the rest of your life "guilt-free"?
I've an adopted son who's deaf, - C.P, and some kind of mental retardation. -And this was done to him by outside behavior, before he was born. Yeah, - life goes on for everybody, ... but what "could have been?..."
2007-12-23 01:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by MK6 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You want my opinion? I say don't do it. I know how you feel. I was damn near an alcoholic when I found out I was pregnant. But I stopped drinking as soon as the test turned +. Yes, the 9 months weren't easy, but I just looked at it as a good investment. You can't turn back time and undo anything you did before finding out. But I say the child at least deserves a fighting chance once you do know. Not only for the child's sake, but if one wants to put a "selfish" perspective on it...it's a hell of alot of work to care for a child with a disability or health problems. So I look at it as doing both mother and child a favor. Since you're 6 weeks, and in no way is this an attack on you, there's still potential for a miscarriage. They aren't exactly sure if drinking can be a cause for one, but to be on the safe side don't do it. Seems kind of silly for someone to eat healthy, take their vitamins, drink their water, exercise and THEN have booze. Either way, good luck and have fun at the party =)
2007-12-23 03:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by bernie2u4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are getting mad at everyone from telling you exactly what you don't want to hear. Why ask a question you already know the answer to? No, it's not good to drink while pregnant...but if you are going to have something smart to say to everyone who gives you an answer-then don't ask. Do what you want-however I think it is pretty selfish of you to begin with. Why risk it? Even if nothing were to happen...you can't guarantee that 100%. I in no way could KNOW that I was pregnant and be like - Oh,,,there is loads and loads of booze...and it's so hard to resist...Grow up...you sound like a twelve year old! You asked "would a few drinks harm my growing baby?" If you know better than everyone on here...then don't ask...or at least don't get mad when they give you an answer!!!
Sugar pie- RE-READ your question. You in fact, did not ask only for experiences-but for opinions as well. See the title? Can you give your HONEST opinions and experience of drinking alcohol when pregnant? And you keep throwing in the fact you've had 3 kids...and blah blah blah-Do you know how many women I know who have had kids-and do not qualify as a descent mom? Just because you have the kids-DOES NOT make you a GOOD mom! lol. I bet you are a real gem, considering how you've belittled everyone on here that responded to your stupid question. You are rude, crude, and really-seriously-NEED to GROW UP!
2007-12-23 01:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by Love is in the air. . . 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is really, really, really hard to have to completely change your lifestyle for 9 whole months for the baby! Trust me, I know! I am only 13 weeks and it has already been a challenge for me to quit drinking and smoking, and I only did those on occasion. I wouldn't think that having JUST a beer or JUST one glass of wine would hurt. I think my midwife said something along the lines of one a week is OK. For me, I can't just have ONE beer and be done for a week, or just ONE cig a week, because I would always want more, so I had to just quit altogether. If anything, this baby is teaching me self control and will power, but I have a feeling it will all be worth it.
Good luck to you. I'm sure you aren't stupid and that you will think about the decision before you make it. Being pregnant is so hard- in a hundred different ways, and if you are used to a certain lifestyle that you are no longer able to live, it makes it even harder. Don't let anyone criticize you or judge you. No one is perfect. Just be smart and do what YOU think is best for you and your little baby.
2007-12-26 03:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know I was pregnant and I drank moderately. I know that during my first month I had vodka at least 4 days per week, I had a few beers and on one occasion I had tequila. I was pretty buzzed a few of these occasions. I didn't know I was pregnant of course. I had a missed period, took a negative test, kept drinking, and took another two weeks later cuz still no period and bam positive. No more drinks after that. Reason being I don't feel right drinking while pregnant. I am confident however that my drinking early on didn't harm the baby. Just my experience.
2015-07-31 10:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by Trina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes alcohol will harm your baby. ESPECIALLY now at this very early stage. This is the time that your babys body is still forming, brain is developing, organs are developing. Damage now would be catastrophic. Even a little right now could mean a world of hurt for your baby. Please do not drink tonight, if anyone knows you are pregnant thy would understand, and if they do not they are not true friends. In later pregnancy it is often said that a glass of whine or a beer is not harmful, but to me it is never worth the risk. My sister in law is an alcoholic and with her last pregnancy she drank on a few occasions due to stress. Her son suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome. He is smaller than most kids, is always sick, has behavior problems, and a few other developmental issues. It's not his fault, but it is his problem. It's so unfair.
2007-12-23 01:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by MommytoThree 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The only thing I have seen that is OK during pregnancy is wine and that is less than 4 oz every now and again. Everything that I have read says that , while a drink may not affect how you are feeling, but it is unknown HOW this will effect the baby. Alcohol crosses the placenta into the baby and actually enters the babies blood stream , raising the baby's blood alcohol level. Not to mention that the baby has an underdeveloped liver at this point....some may say it's ok, but since much is unknown about this, I would avoid it for your baby's sake.
2007-12-23 01:15:18 · answer #7 · answered by Pedsgurl 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Wow. You keep changing your mind.
First you asked, can i drink a few tonight....
Then, in your "edit" you said "no i wasn't going to drink tonight i just wanted experiences"
Are u kidding me? Protect your baby. Don't drink. If you aren't able to not drink for 9months, then you're not responsible enough to have a child.
My aunt drank when she was pregnant with her twin boys. Now, both children have "special" needs. They both are messed up. It's all becaue of the alcohol. The boys will never live a normal life ,and it wasn't even their fault.
So, don't be selfish and just don't drink.
If it's too tempting, don't hang around with people who drink/smoke.
I'm sorry, but the truth hurts.
2007-12-23 05:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you feel the need to drink, have a non-alcoholic beer. I too was a party girl at heart and hated to give up drinking. I do what is best for my child. The non-alcoholic beer tastes like beer and you still feel like you are "drinking". Or order something fruity like a virgin daiquiri. There are no official studies on drinking and pregnancies and experts recommend no drinking at all. You can give it up for a few months! Best of luck.
2007-12-23 02:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're only six weeks pregnant and you're already wanting to have a few drinks tonight, then, you might end up thinking that it's okay to have a few on new years, and a few on you next friends birthday , etc, etc. Please play it on the safe side and avoid alcohol altogether, especially since you're a party girl at heart.
Oh, and you don't have to be a extreme alcoholic to cause FAS in your baby...you just have to drink while you're pregnant.
2007-12-23 01:25:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋