I think you will find it is very common for people to have drunk before they knew they were pregnant. I remember telling my OB when I was preg with DD1 that I was so scared as I didnt' know for 6 weeks and had had my bday overseas....thus lots of drinking! Anyway, he said he hears that all the time and not to worry. Which was good advice because it was too late anyway! I just stopped after I foudn out.
Saying that I had two beers whilst pregnant with DD2 and then with DS1 I had a wine a few times (prob about 6 all up over the pregnancy.) I also had a friend that had a glass of wine each friday night while pregnant. Try not to worry on what's been done just focus on future. xo
I had 2 strongbow sweets in the 2nd trimester. Only 2 for my entire pg this time. I dont remember having any with the older 2 but I may have. Lots of people do have a huge amount to drink before they know they are pg, and there really is nothing that can be done about it after that point. The occasional drink is not likely to do any damage, for example 1 a week or month. I am looking forward to getting some for a few celebratory drinks a few hours apart when Miss L arrives.
I also had a couple of big weekends before I found out I was pregnant at 4.5 weeks. My doctors all said not to worry about it. However I haven't had a drink since I found out I was pregnant.
Yes, my doctor did say I could have a glass of champagne or wine if I wanted, but that it shouldn't become a daily, weekly or even a monthly thing, just on a special occasion. I have however decided not to have a drop, it's nine months of my life and it doesn't hurt me to go without, but it could hurt bubs if I don't, so for me the choice was easy. And, I know if I had one drink, chances are I'd want another, so it's easier not to have any
A lot of people do say that drinking in moderation is okay as it takes a lot to cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, however I have heard that even one drink will cause your blood pressure to rise temporarily, which in some way (even a small way) does effect your baby.
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