Alcohol in pregnancy

[XKatX]

I wish they'd make their flipping minds up!!!
I've just seen a news report saying that new research has shown a couple of units of alocohol a week is good for you and doesn't harm the baby.
So - when I first fell pregnant, they decided that not a drop should pass your lips at all - and now I'm about to have this baby any day, they've changed it to a couple of units per week (potentially!!!).
WTF Is this just a wind up for me personally do you think??!!!

Edited to add - Although this is new research - it is not a new official government guideline - just an article I saw on the morning news.

 

[dizzy65]

wow that sucks

 

[celine]

TypicaL! Well this could benefit me though If i could convince ooh thats its ok - he wont even let me cook risotto (stir until 150ml of wine has dissolved and evapourated into the rice) come ON!!!

 

[KandKsMama]

With both my pregnancies I had a glass of wine maybe 2 or 3 times and no larger than a shot glass sip. Both my girls were born happy and healthy and still are to this day. Oddly enough it tasted horrible to me then.

 

[Jkelmum]

My midwife sent me some junk through post and that said it was safe upto 4 units a wk

 

[Dizzy321]

I would still not touch it to be on the safe side its the easiest way. i am really looking forward to a big glass of wine at the end of this though !

 

[polo_princess]

Its a minefield ... there are just too many mixed messages i wish they would make their mind up!!

 

[Neecee]

I don't understand why it's so hard to avoid alcohol whilst being pregnant. It's 40 weeks out of an entire lifetime - surely it's not THAT hard to do.

 

[helen1234]

glad you wrote this post as i nearly did.
they saying equiv 1 glass a week could prevent behaviour probs. what a cop out of stupid research results.
if i was going to excuse myself and have the odd drink out of guilt 'i'd probably say too "oh yes my childs perfectly behaved" if i were to tell the truth when i don't drink a drop in pregnancy i'd say "well she's pretty normal the odd tantrum here and there, she/he is not perfect" because no child is perfect.
now if i were a raging drinker pregnancy or not you'd be that invovled in the drink you childs gonna be an attention seeking brat.
just my thoughts on it.
i'm going to have a glass of rose with my crimbo dinner, and a baileys new year eve.
i dont miss alcohol at all.
if girls want to drink thats fine its their baby,
i personally don't drink much anyway unless its a occasion and i aint preggers, cos i don't know my limits lol and drink too much too soon in the nite, and i'm always the first one wrecked and ill the next day lol

 

[Dizzy321]

I don't understand why it's so hard to avoid alcohol whilst being pregnant. It's 40 weeks out of an entire lifetime - surely it's not THAT hard to do.

i totally agree! 40 weeks is so easy to be 100 percent selfless

 

[QueenMummyToBe]

I told my other half I will be having a small glass on xmas day and a small glass on new years eve & he went so moody with me, thought I was going to harm the baby!! No matter what I tried to tell him, so protective haha

 

[Neecee]

We don't drink really, but this will be my first xmas/new year without my annual glass of Baileys, but I can't say I'll miss it as I don't drink normally anyway.

 

[Blah11]

I just wouldn't risk it. 9 months without alcohol and smoking isn't much to ask for IMO.

 

[Fossey]

I saw this news article this morning and thought "What a pile of pants" If you have a glass or two your child is something like 40% less likely to have behavior problems" ... wth why because we gave him alcohol to chill him out so he is now less stressed. *shakes head* where do they find these scientists.

I'd rather stick to how its always been and not have any. Better to be safe than sorry in my eyes.

 

[Neecee]

I saw this news article this morning and thought "What a pile of pants" If you have a glass or two your child is something like 40% less likely to have behavior problems" ... wth why because we gave him alcohol to chill him out so he is now less stressed. *shakes head* where do they find these scientists.

I'd rather stick to how its always been and not have any. Better to be safe than sorry in my eyes.

That's what I thought! I guess a drunk baby would be less stressed than a sober one...

 

[Hevz]

I haven't drunk for 7 and a half years...not even a sip as most of the time I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding....or looking after the kids obviously


I reckon I may well turn to alcohol once I have 4 kids to look after

 

[Clairylou]

I don't understand why it's so hard to avoid alcohol whilst being pregnant. It's 40 weeks out of an entire lifetime - surely it's not THAT hard to do.

I totally agree i used to be partial to a few jack and cokes at the weeked but haven't had a drop while pregnant and to be honest haven't missed it OH has joined in too i reckon i won't bother once baby is here either as i will be breastfeeding (hopefully).

 

[Lu28]

I saw a similar article this morning where it said that not only was having one or two units a week ok, it might actually help prevent future behavioural and emotional problems in your baby! DEFINITELY never heard that one before! I've been having a glass of wine on a special occasion but that's about it.

 

[claire roach]

i think if you didnt drink in the first place much its easy 2 say 40 weeks isnt long. i find 40 weeks a hell of a long time 2 go without a good drink. ive given up smoking, drinking and rare steak for 9 months and this is my 3rd time. ive decided not 2 take up smoking again as i found it so easy 2 give up each time i cant see the point of starting again.

but as for alcohol the times i miss it will be xmas and my birthday i can take it or leave it other times but i like 2 get thouroughly sloshed at those times....but my gorgeous kids are all more than worth it

 

[alio]

I had a few glasses throughout my pregnancy and would again.