Alcohol in pregnancy

la0lahh · Mar 14th, 2008, 08:45 AM

I'm really worried, as I'm 11
weeks pregnant and just found out. However I drank daily heavily for the
first 4 weeks (over Xmas), and then I didn't drink hardly at all for
the next 4 weeks (in order to 'detox), and then I drank heavily (daily)
for the last three weeks, until I found out. Now I'm really worried my
baby will have FAS - in fact I'm now convinced it will. Do you think it
will, or what are the chances of it occuring amongst heavy drinking
pregnant women? My scan is in 2 weeks - do you think they'll be able to
tell me whether it does have FAS? I'm really worried now, and although
I've now stopped, I'm worried it's too late.  Please help.

Whisper · Mar 14th, 2008, 08:50 AM

I wouldnt worry at all for the first 12wks the baby feeds from the amniotic sack, only from 12wks onwards the placenta takes over and the baby gets what you eat/drink. So really try not to worry hun, have a chat with your MW at the first appointment im sure she will put your mind at ease.

x

**Vickie** · Mar 14th, 2008, 08:56 AM

I wouldn't worry too much about it but like Whisper said, mention it to your MW at your first appointment

Welcome to the forum

Becky10 · Mar 14th, 2008, 08:56 AM

This happens to a lot of women. They don't realise they're pregnant for a long time and carry on drinking as normal etc. Most babies don't have Fetal Alcohol Sydrome. Hope your midwife can reassure you!

leeanne · Mar 14th, 2008, 09:09 AM

Congratulations!

elles28 · Mar 14th, 2008, 09:26 AM

I agree talk to your MW but I really think you will be fine xx

Mervs Mum · Mar 14th, 2008, 09:38 AM

I wouldnt worry too much hun - lots of girls dont find out for ages and their bubs are just fine.

Congrats!!

cparks1 · Mar 14th, 2008, 11:22 AM

You should be fine, I'm sure this has happened to many girls. Just make sure that you don't drink anymore and mention it to your MW at your next appointment. If you are really concerned, ring up the doc and talk to a nurse for reassurance. Congrats on your bump, hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

wishes · Mar 14th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Same as all the above hun. Congrats!!

lifeguard · Mar 14th, 2008, 13:28 PM

FAS has been difficult to pin down. It seems there is no set amount/time that is ok for everyone. Some women who drink very heavily have no problems. Some, well, just the opposite. There really is no sense worrying (but we all know that is difficult) as you won't know until after the baby is born & then it may be well after the baby is born as for many it shows up as a learning disorder. Just take good care of yourself from this point forward.

Mar 14th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#1
la0lahh Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	Alcohol in pregnancy I'm really worried, as I'm 11 weeks pregnant and just found out. However I drank daily heavily for the first 4 weeks (over Xmas), and then I didn't drink hardly at all for the next 4 weeks (in order to 'detox), and then I drank heavily (daily) for the last three weeks, until I found out. Now I'm really worried my baby will have FAS - in fact I'm now convinced it will. Do you think it will, or what are the chances of it occuring amongst heavy drinking pregnant women? My scan is in 2 weeks - do you think they'll be able to tell me whether it does have FAS? I'm really worried now, and although I've now stopped, I'm worried it's too late.  Please help.

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Mar 14th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#2
Whisper Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 3,275	I wouldnt worry at all for the first 12wks the baby feeds from the amniotic sack, only from 12wks onwards the placenta takes over and the baby gets what you eat/drink. So really try not to worry hun, have a chat with your MW at the first appointment im sure she will put your mind at ease. x

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Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 85,245	I wouldn't worry too much about it but like Whisper said, mention it to your MW at your first appointment Welcome to the forum

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Becky10 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oxfordshire,UK Posts: 1,335	This happens to a lot of women. They don't realise they're pregnant for a long time and carry on drinking as normal etc. Most babies don't have Fetal Alcohol Sydrome. Hope your midwife can reassure you!

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leeanne Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 26,691	Congratulations!

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elles28 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,400	I agree talk to your MW but I really think you will be fine xx

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,579	I wouldnt worry too much hun - lots of girls dont find out for ages and their bubs are just fine. Congrats!!
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cparks1 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,104	You should be fine, I'm sure this has happened to many girls. Just make sure that you don't drink anymore and mention it to your MW at your next appointment. If you are really concerned, ring up the doc and talk to a nurse for reassurance. Congrats on your bump, hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

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Mar 14th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#9
wishes Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,554	Same as all the above hun. Congrats!!

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Mar 14th, 2008, 13:28 PM	#10
lifeguard Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 121	FAS has been difficult to pin down. It seems there is no set amount/time that is ok for everyone. Some women who drink very heavily have no problems. Some, well, just the opposite. There really is no sense worrying (but we all know that is difficult) as you won't know until after the baby is born & then it may be well after the baby is born as for many it shows up as a learning disorder. Just take good care of yourself from this point forward.

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