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Pregnancy and drinking: whats the limit?

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Pregnancy and drinking: whats the limit?

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There’s considerable confusion about the risks (or not) of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. What’s the limit, really? “Have a drink, it will relax you! Let’s have some champagne to celebrate your pregnancy. One drink won’t hurt and it will cheer you up! Come on, it’s a celebration, a drink won’t harm you.” You’ve all heard this sort of invitation and advice, and probably thought that having the odd drink at special moments during your pregnancy won’t make any difference to your baby. Well, apparently, think again. 1. Effects of alcohol on the unborn baby Drinking any kind of alcohol during any stage of pregnancy has consequences, though these vary from mild to severe. Basically, the issue is that when the mother drinks, the baby drinks too. Amongst potential risks: • Greater risk of miscarriage or premature delivery • The unborn baby’s body cells can get damaged which could lead to a lower birth weight, and one or more deformities • The brain cells of the developing baby can be damag

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