Drinking while ttc?

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Does it matter? I am typically just a wine drinker, sometimes I’ll drink vodka... but that’s like 1x/month, if that. Any input? Does it make conceiving harder? we have been ttc for 8 months.. I am in my tww and trying to keep busy and have a “normal” life.. but is this affecting my ability to conceive?

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My doctor told me no drinking during the two week wait

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I wouldn’t. Some of the most significant events in your embryos life occur during the first 6 weeks. For example, the formation of all of the cells that will eventually form the face occurs during this period. Hence, cleft lip and palate occurs between 6-9 weeks. The most controllable risk factor for this is smoking. I know you asked about drinking but just giving an example. To me, it’s not worth the risk. However, you’re free to make your own choices. My hubby and I always go 30 days no drinking or nicotine before we TTC. Not sure if it matters but that’s what we’ve decided. I’ve had two embryology courses and needless to say, they’ve “scared me straight” when it comes to taking the first few weeks of life very seriously! 😍❤️✨🙏🏼 anyways, good luck and much love. Baby dust 💝💖✨

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In the research I've done, it looks like drinking negatively affects men more than women when ttc. If you're worried, try going sober for a couple of months, but (unprofessionally) it doesn't sound like you drink enough to affect you.

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You can drink! I drank more then you- TTC included (every other weekend had some kind of party) and I conceived first month.

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