The truth is we don't really know for sure what a safe level of alcohol
consumption is for a pregnant woman. So many experts now recommend that
you play it safe by steering clear of alcohol altogether. The National
Health and Medical Research Council recommends that not drinking during
pregnancy is the only safe option.
The research about about drinking during pregnancy suggests that the
risk of birth defects is highest when a mother drinks frequently and to
a high level during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, drinking
at any time during pregnancy can also have effects and it is not clear
how much you can drink before it has an impact on your developing baby.
Some health professionals may still give advice from older
government guidelines, which said that one or two standard drinks once
or twice a week is not harmful. The latest guidelines and research
suggests that there is no safe of drinking during pregnancy.
Why is alcohol such a problem?
Alcohol is a toxin. When you drink, it rapidly reaches your baby through
your bloodstream and across the placenta. Too much alcohol can cause
permanent damage to the cells of a developing baby. It can also cause
problems during pregnancy, such as miscarriage and premature birth.
Too much alcohol during pregnancy can change the way a baby's face,
organs and brain develops. It can also affect the nervous system, which
is why learning difficulties and life-long problems with movement and
coordination often result.
The term for all these problems is fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
(FASD). It's called a spectrum because the problems can range from mild
learning difficulties, through to birth defects.
Full blown fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is at the extreme end of the
spectrum. Babies with FAS tend to have facial defects, to be born small
and to carry on being small for their age as they grow up. These
children have learning difficulties, poor coordination and behavioural
problems, which they have to cope with for the rest of their lives. While FAS is uncommon, it is estimated that more than 6,000 children are born each year with FASD in the UK.
Is occasional drinking safe?
Researchers don't know for sure what a few drinks over a short period early in pregnancy can do to a developing child.
That's why the experts argue that caution is the wisest course. Once
you've started trying for a baby or know you're pregnant, it's best to
avoid alcohol.
The NHMRC recommend that you
give up drinking if you are planning a pregnancy.
But if you didn't, try not to worry. Thousands of women have had a
drink or two before they knew they were pregnant, or conceived around
the time of a binge drinking session, and their babies have been fine.
Researchers don't know for sure what a few drinks over a short period early in pregnancy can do to a developing child.
That's why the experts argue that caution is the wisest course. Once
you've started trying for a baby or know you're pregnant, it's best to
avoid alcohol.
The NHMRC recommend that you
give up drinking if you are planning a pregnancy.
But if you didn't, try not to worry. Thousands of women have had a
drink or two before they knew they were pregnant, or conceived around
the time of a binge drinking session, and their babies have been fine.
Avoiding or cutting down on alcohol may be easy if, like many women, you
develop a dislike for it early in your pregnancy. But if you tend to
use alcohol to unwind, giving it up may require more effort.
Try experimenting by replacing a glass of beer or wine with other
stress-reducing pleasures such as a warm bath, soft music, a massage,
exercise or reading. If you miss the ritual of drinking, try replacing
that Bloody Mary with a virgin variety, or switch to a non-alcoholic
beer or wine during your evening meal. See our other ideas for
non-alcoholic and party drinks perfect for pregnancy.
If your partner enjoys a drink after work, consider asking him to abstain for a time so you won't feel deprived.
If you think you may have a drinking problem, talk with your doctor
or midwife for more advice. Or, for confidential help and support in
your area, look in your telephone directory, or contact the
Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia for details of their local helplines.
From: Babycenter.com
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