My Pregnancy

Drinking Alcohol

The “everything in moderation” doesn’t apply to alcohol during pregnancy.

Effects

Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which are range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities.

No safe limit

According to the CDC, “There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant.”

Pre-pregnancy & All three trimesters

Alcohol consumption is risky throughout pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, when it can cause the baby to have abnormal facial features. Growth and central nervous system problems (e.g., low birthweight, behavioral problems) can occur from alcohol use anytime during pregnancy, since the baby’s brain is developing throughout pregnancy.

Better safe than sorry

It is never too late to stop alcohol use during pregnancy. Stopping alcohol use will improve the baby’s health and well-being