Warnings in time (miscarriages during the Middle Ages)
Drinking wine (or any alcohol) in the first trimester of pregnancy carries risks, as it can increase the chance of miscarriage, and there's no known safe amount or time to drink, with health guidelines strongly recommending avoiding alcohol altogether to protect the baby's development. While some studies suggest minimal early drinking might not always lead to severe issues, the safest approach is to abstain, as alcohol passes to the baby and can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other long-term problems.
Risks of Alcohol in Pregnancy
Miscarriage: Alcohol, especially in the first three months, raises the risk of miscarriage.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Alcohol exposure can lead to FASD, causing learning difficulties, behavioral problems, poor growth, and facial abnormalities.
Developmental Issues: Alcohol can affect brain and organ development, leading to issues with memory, attention, and social skills later in life.
No Safe Limit: There's no proven safe level of alcohol during any stage of pregnancy, including wine, beer, or spirits.
Official Advice
Avoid Alcohol: Health organizations like the NHS and CDC recommend avoiding alcohol completely if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
If You Drank Before Knowing: If you drank before realizing you were pregnant, stop immediately, but don't panic; it's unlikely your baby was harmed, and stopping now is key.
What to Do
Stop Drinking: The safest choice is to stop consuming alcohol as soon as you know you are pregnant.
Talk to Your Doctor: If you're concerned about past drinking or your alcohol intake, speak to your healthcare provider.
Risks of Alcohol in Pregnancy
Miscarriage: Alcohol, especially in the first three months, raises the risk of miscarriage.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Alcohol exposure can lead to FASD, causing learning difficulties, behavioral problems, poor growth, and facial abnormalities.
Developmental Issues: Alcohol can affect brain and organ development, leading to issues with memory, attention, and social skills later in life.
No Safe Limit: There's no proven safe level of alcohol during any stage of pregnancy, including wine, beer, or spirits.
Official Advice
Avoid Alcohol: Health organizations like the NHS and CDC recommend avoiding alcohol completely if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
If You Drank Before Knowing: If you drank before realizing you were pregnant, stop immediately, but don't panic; it's unlikely your baby was harmed, and stopping now is key.
What to Do
Stop Drinking: The safest choice is to stop consuming alcohol as soon as you know you are pregnant.
Talk to Your Doctor: If you're concerned about past drinking or your alcohol intake, speak to your healthcare provider.
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