Can Pregnancy and Alcohol Mix?

There is no established safe amount or safe time for drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The safest choice is to avoid it.

This advice also applies when trying to become pregnant.

How Does Alcohol Affect Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, alcohol can cross the placenta and affect fetal development.

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage and lasting developmental difficulties.

If You Drank Before Knowing You Were Pregnant

If you drank before knowing you were pregnant, this does not mean that harm has definitely occurred.

Stop drinking and discuss any concerns with your doctor or midwife.

How to Reduce Alcohol-Related Risk

A small amount cannot be assumed to be processed before it reaches the placenta.

If stopping is difficult, ask a healthcare professional for support.

Avoid alcohol throughout pregnancy, including after the first trimester.

Conclusions

We hope that today’s material will be useful both for those already pregnant and for women who are planning to become pregnant.

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Sources: CDC; NHS; ACOG.