Just 1 drink....

[imnewtothis]

I have a question that may sound ridiculous,  but I'm new to this pregnancy thing. My birthday is in a few days and I would like my fiancé to celebrate with me. Would 1 wine cooler harm our baby? She's 7 weeks pregnant. I'd rather us be safe then sorry.

[ShyGyrl]

Only in the US is it frowned upon to drink any alcohol during pregnancy, in other countries it's considered fine. Use your own judgement, but I don't think one wine cooler would harm the baby. My personal choice is not to drink, but I don't see any harm in having one.

[smcdsmcd]

*say, not day!

[smcdsmcd]

My doc says one glass of wine occasionally is fine but nothing regularly.   I have had 2 half mimosas so far during my pregnancy and sips of someone elses wine here or there. Also my husband is a doctor and we have two dear friends who are obgyns.... all day an occasional drink is fine.

[Maleka87]

I would absolutely  skip it! I'm extra cautious. ...

[mommybrandyozuna]

Not in the first trimester!  

[ireloc]

Drinking is risky in any trimester,  your babies nervous system is developing the whole pregnancy.  Alcohol affects your nervous system

[Greeneyez7000]

I definitely wouldnt shes in her 1st trimester and thats one of the most critical periods.  Its not worth the risk.

[Emily070]

I know someone who was pregnant at the same time as me, the last time I was pregnant. She occasionally drank wine, Dr said it was fine. Now, my child is developmentally further ahead than hers. Could be genetics, could be from wine... I wouldn't risk it!

[octoberpumpkin]

I say no alcohol at all while pregnant. Any amount could hurt your baby and its not worth it. I have sparkling cider or grape juice when I'm craving something other than water :)

[ericatoday]

I wouldn't let her risk it. Although some women can drink their whole pregnancies and have perfect babies some have one drink and end up with a baby  with fetal alcohol syndrome. You just never know. It's just 9 months her next birthday you can get her smashed.

[lexus3232]

Ur in ur first trimester I would wait till after.I love  wine coolers its just to risky.first trimester!!!! Its where everything is being formed in that time frame. But up to u

[imnewtothis]

Thanks alot!

[Firsttimemom786]

I wouldn't risk it... but then again a lot ladies do drink in pregnancy but you really don't want your baby at risk?,,,,

[mrs_farris]

Lol, i completely read that wrong. Have a happy birthday and congrats on your baby.

[imnewtothis]

Ok, thank you! Btw,  I'm not the one carrying the baby....my fiancé is...lol, but I understood what you were saying :).

[mrs_farris]

Have some sparkling cider and let your fiancé drink on your behalf. Like you said it's better to be safe than sorry,  you don't need alcohol to celebrate.