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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
Alcohol and a baby
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
This forum is for questions and support regarding pregnancy issues such as: Alcohol/Drugs, Bleeding, Caesarean Section , Childbirth, Diabetes, Depression, Fetal Monitoring, Genetic Testing, Hormonal Changes, Labor, Lamaze, Morning Sickness , Nutrition, Parenting, Prenatal Care, Weight gain.
Alcohol and a baby
by Daniellejohnson, May 14, 2008 01:10PM
So here's the deal. Last weekend was prom and at the after party I got a little tipsy. (please dont judge me it was only my 2nd time drinking to get drunk in my life.) Well now I think I could be pregnant. I am really concerned about birth deffects. Can someone help me? Does my baby have a high chance of having birth deffects? I mean I couldn't have been more than 2 weeks pregnant.... if that.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 16, 2008 05:46PM
, May 16, 2008 05:46PM
Hello,
It is highly unlikely the alcohol you consumed will have any impact on your pregnancy.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
It is highly unlikely the alcohol you consumed will have any impact on your pregnancy.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Member Comments (2)
by alli143, May 14, 2008 05:40PM
To: Daniellejohnson
It shouldn't have an effect on the baby if you are 2wks pregnant or less. The baby's brain and other organs begin developing around the 3rd week of pregnancy. No amount of alcohol is proven safe though, so you should stop drinking now if you think you're pregnant, just to be on the safe side.
