Do you drink at all while pregnant?
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Do you drink at all while pregnant?
| Tue, 04-23-2013 - 2:08pm |
A new study found that light drinking of alcohol, up to two drinks per week, during pregnancy is not linked to developmental problems in the child:
"Children born to light drinkers don't appear to be at any increased risk for developmental problems," Yvonne Kelly, a professor at University College London and co-author of the study, told The Huffington Post.
Despite these findings, she does not advise pregnant women to drink -- lightly or otherwise -- during pregnancy.
"From a neutral scientific perspective, we're not advocating that women should or shouldn't do anything particular," she said.
While research has found it's safe, do you feel it's worth the risk? Is having an occasional drink an issue for you?


I had the occasinal 1/2 glass of wine or 1 glass of beer perhaps once a week. My OB said it was fine as long as I kept it that "low". I avoided completely during the 1st trimester though.
I've relaxed the rule a little now that my daughter is 1yo (still BF), but I still avoid heavy drinks and never go past 1 1/2 glasses of wine or beer.