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Not sure where else to post this.. but after seeing everyone else have a good time and drinking a bit to take the edge off... I was wondering. Would it be safe if i had myself a drink to take the edge off or no? Now... I've went through all three pregnancies without drinking because I had it in my head that alcohol and pregnancy is bad... so therefore i never did it. However.. I had been told recently that an occasional drink while pregnant is ok... is this true or should i just stick to my gut and think drinking while preggy is bad?
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Last edited by Gaia; 07-01-2012 at 01:08 AM.
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Gaia - I occasionally had a beer or two while pregnant. It sounds awful, but actually from what I understand, is not all that uncommon outside the western world. I never overdid it, and baby is fine.
I don't think a single glass of wine or a beer is going to hurt. Posted via Mobile Device
When you say "have a drink," it can mean different things to different people. Also, your unique medical history may have something that indicates it's a bad idea to drink, or might suggest that there's nothing that could cause harm. Nobody here can really give you a great answer without knowing your full medical history, any other medications you might be taking, and a bunch of other stuff.
To get technical, a single ounce of tequila (a shot glass of it) is a drink. If you mix that one ounce into a ten ounce margarita, it's one drink. If you make that same ten ounce margarita with three shot glasses worth of tequila, now it's three drinks.
For many pregnant women, an occasional drink will not cause harm, but whether it could harm YOU is something you should discuss with your doctor and not a bunch of strangers on an internet forum.
When you say "have a drink," it can mean different things to different people. Also, your unique medical history may have something that indicates it's a bad idea to drink, or might suggest that there's nothing that could cause harm. Nobody here can really give you a great answer without knowing your full medical history, any other medications you might be taking, and a bunch of other stuff.
To get technical, a single ounce of tequila (a shot glass of it) is a drink. If you mix that one ounce into a ten ounce margarita, it's one drink. If you make that same ten ounce margarita with three shot glasses worth of tequila, now it's three drinks.
For many pregnant women, an occasional drink will not cause harm, but whether it could harm YOU is something you should discuss with your doctor and not a bunch of strangers on an internet forum.
I have discussed such with a few doctors.. however since none were a set doctor I've had doubts about the... "One drink/ occasional drink is fine thing. And one drink to me would be one gulp... or rather a shot glass... if that. I've nothing to mix it with other then soda.. lol but thank you for your post. I'd probably stick to my original plan and wait ... not like i have much longer anyways.
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The info I'm aware of says that there is no known safe level so it is best to abstain totally. Is it worth the risk? Maybe for stress relief something that doesn't involve ingesting substances might work - like meditation, for example? Read a book? Watch a movie? Go swimming? Listen to music?
I already do all of the above except the swimming... lol but i get what your saying.
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can you stop at just one? Im not trying to be rude but its an important question.
No worries and actually yes I can. Alcohol isn't something I have very often. Now... if you asked me if i could stop at just one when it comes to chocolate however.... No.. No I can't. I'm a chocoholic ... Sad... but true. One is never enough when it comes to anything chocolate.... not for me anyway. *Sighs* I know... it's a massive problem.. but not one I can seem to kick....
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"Feelings get you in relationships quickly, and feelings get you out of relationships quickly. Feelings do not fill in the for the sacrifice and dedication needed to make a relationship work. Feelings get themselves hurt." ~Nsweet~ Ignorance is an equal opportunity employer.~DedicatedDad~
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"Feelings get you in relationships quickly, and feelings get you out of relationships quickly. Feelings do not fill in the for the sacrifice and dedication needed to make a relationship work. Feelings get themselves hurt." ~Nsweet~ Ignorance is an equal opportunity employer.~DedicatedDad~
But, yes, if you do not have an alcohol problem... or addiction issues, and you just need to relax a bit, destress.. etc. One drink is not going to hurt. (Like less than one or two drinks a month).
But really, I'd suggest doing other de-stressing options instead of a drink.. seriously.
Again- as long as doc is good with it- I'd do excersize instead. Of course, if I was prego, it would be non-impact excersize... like walking, yoga, etc.
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Is it safe? 
there is such a thing as chocolate martinis? (Am sooo not familiar with many alcoholic drinks...)
