drinking

[miss_plum]

Can drinking really hury your baby?

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

Just make sure you are getting good prenatal care and taking care of yourself during this pregnancy and hopefully everything will be ok. Even in the best of circumstances we always wonder how everything will turn out, so we pray and we hope for the best as all moms do...

[miss_plum]

Thank u... But I was drinking alotbefore I find out I was preg cuz I still had a period and im scared that my baby aint going b ok

[miss_plum]

Thank u... But I was drinking alotbefore I find out I was preg cuz I still had a period and im scared that my baby aint going b ok

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

Drinking alcohol while you are pregnant is really not a good idea at all! It can cause harm to your baby's development  and may lead to long-term problems  after birth.
When you drink alcohol, the alcohol travels through your blood stream and into the baby's blood and breaks down much more slowly in the baby's body than in an adult. That means the baby's blood alcohol level remains increased longer than the mother's. This is very dangerous, and can sometimes lead to lifelong damage.
Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to a group of birth defects found in children born to mothers who drink too much alcohol. Symptoms can include:
Heart defects
Changes in the shape of the face
Poor growth before and after birth
Poor muscle tone and problems with movement and balance
Problems with thinking and speech
Behavior and attention problems
Learning problems
These medical problems are lifelong and can range from mild to severe.
Other complications seen in the infant may include:
Cerebral palsy
Premature delivery
Miscarriage or stillbirth
But how much is too much? Are you willing to take any chances at all with your child's health?
The first trimester seems to be more sensitive time, however any binge drinking, or repeated drinking activity is definitely harmful.
Please take good care of yourself.

[lilmisso]

Yes. Yes. Yes