Wine?

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I have seen many controversial arguments about drinking wine while pregnant. Say 3-4 glasses...once or maybe twice in the pregnancy or in the first trimester, maybe a woman didn't know.. Is this a no no or okay? I'm just wondering your opinions.

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Generally speaking the body is able to protect baby against harmful things when it's too early on for the woman to know. That being said, once a pregnancy is confirmed I don't believe there is a safe amount of alcohol that can be consumed.

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If you wish to occasionally have a glass of wine with dinner you are fine to. Just limit it to one glass and don't make it a habit.

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I read Expecting Better, awesome pregnancy book. I HIGHLY suggest it. 
Your liver processes alcohol, baby's liver can process alcohol after a certain point. The most important thing is to drink your wine slowly. In the book the author suggests women who abstain from alcohol 100% during pregnancy, they're children are more likely to delay milestones or behavorial issues down the road.

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Everyone to there own but why? Its only a short time. I put it up there with smoking & drugs.

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My doctor told me that it should be avoided during the first 2 trimesters as this is the time the baby is making all their important stuff, like the spinal cord, brain, all the organs. She said a small glass of wine on very limited occasion was fine. It's really something you should discuss with your OB, as each Dr's advice may differ from one another.

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I've also taken communion, and that's only because my church doesn't offer a non-alcoholic alternative. And the cups they give you are the size of thimbles so I really don't think such a small amount will harm baby. I wouldn't be comfortable, however, drinking an occasional glass of wine. I guess I just don't see the point.

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I had half a glass of wine last night at a fancy restaurant. There is nothing wrong with having a little bit. But going crazy and drinking it every night is not good. But a few sips once or twice in your pregnancy is not that big of a deal.

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I'm Catholic and still take communion. My doctor says it's fine. I barely take any...I kind of just let the wine touch my lips and stop so I don't really count it as drinking.
Anything beyond that is a no-go. If it weren't for my religious beliefs, I wouldn't even have a taste. . .I've read articles that a drink here and there is safe but it's not worth it to me to take that chance.

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I don't get why people are acting like wine isn't a big deal. Wine is the devil. If you can't stay away from it for 9 fucking months, you have yourself a problem. 
Source: my mom is a wino.

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I would/am staying away and believe me I would love to have a glass. Just my input.

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