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23-06-2007, 03:47 AM
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| | | I think kids are at more risk to birth defects these days. Why, I don't know, but when there weren't all of these restrictions, there were less problems. |
25-06-2007, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dramaisdrama  I find it rather sad and foreboding that the subject of alcohol and childbirth is even being discussed as a possibility. Well, actually in light of the posts, the verdict does seem to clearly be, NO ALCOHOL. We all can realize conception has occurred during the romantic moments of our lives after sharing a bottle of wine, or imbibing in holiday spirits. Those tend to be planned pregnancy. The scary result of casual sex mixed with drinking can cause concern because perhaps conception occurred during one particular loose evening, but more likely than not, that behavior of drinking is probably going to occur up until the time of realization of the pregnancy.
1. I think if you're planning to have a child, that is enough to abstain from alcohol.
2. If you suddenly become pregnant due to casual sex, then stop drinking alcohol; the evidence is clear and not skewed. The research into FAS has been indicative for years. Why take the chance?
If alcohol is that important in a person's life, then huge changes must occur before you decidedly bring a vulnerable and innocent child into the mix of a dysfunctional lifestyle. Priorities must be maintained in order to instill strong values in our children. | Getting pregnant on accident doesnt mean you were having "casual" sex. I am married. I was married when I got pregnant. It just wasnt planned. I was on birth control. Sometimes it is just meant to be. I think it is a generalization to assume that people who have had a drink during their pregnancy were doing it intentionally. Sometimes you just dont know you are pregnant because it doesnt seem likely. I never said you should drink during your pregnancy. I absolutely dont think you should. But assuming that any woman who has even one drink before she realized she was pregnant is a bad parent and doesnt care about her unborn child, is a bit unrealistic.  |
25-06-2007, 07:17 PM
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| | | Perhaps I should clarify, in regards to casual sex, I could have stated more clearly that the alcohol consumption that exists per se with the 'social drinker' might occur while conception occurs, like in the instance of a married couple not planning a pregnancy. Then certainly actions are taken to abstain from alcohol as priorities suddenly change.
I certainly didn't mean to confuse the beauty of pregnancy that occurs with a married couple or common-law couple outside of planning; my emphasis should have been more on the decision making after the realization of conception. |
26-06-2007, 01:56 PM
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| | | I think that every women should understand that the baby which is to be born is far more important than her "pleasure" or need to drink. I don't think is that hard to refrain from any abuse for just 9 months or even less. Consider that this will be your child for the rest of your life and you do not want to regret a gesture that you have done during pregnancy. |
27-06-2007, 09:15 PM
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| | | I wonder what happened between the time where women drinking during pregnancy and then the big push for them not to. After all, even with all the research, there were still healthy children born to drinking mothers over thousands of years.
When "studies" or a popular notion sets in about female behavior, remember that many things put forth as "gospel" are tools for social control. Just like caveats against feeling guilty later are used to discourage women from terminating pregnancies, other messages that are plausible, but not necessarily reality, can take their place. I personally would not drink while pregnant, but caution against making blanket too many personal policies into law or stirring the fervor of disapproval. |
05-07-2007, 03:38 AM
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| | | Having a small amount of alchohal while pregnant will not hurt the baby. Anyone who says otherwise does not know what they are talking about. Alchohol naturally occurs in the bloodstream. Intoxication is what will hurt the baby. |
06-07-2007, 03:15 AM
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| | | both the smoking and drinking is injurious to health in pregnancy period. its not only for women, even its injurious to men too. it will effect to the child directly. its scientifically proved too. |
15-07-2007, 07:49 AM
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| | | This is a complete no, no to me. I wouldn't even try a bottle. I know that it hasn't been scientifically proven but they say it can cause birth defects or low-birth weight. |
16-07-2007, 03:43 PM
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| | | I don't normally drink, so the question of me drinking during pregnancy was a no-brainer. That said, I have it on good authority that some dr's will tell you to drink some red wine if you are anemic during your pregnancy. By good authority I mean someone whose dr did just that, my sister-in-law. I will tell you that when my hubby first told me that about his sister, I didn't believe him. But I asked her about it this last Thanksgiving when I was preg with my youngest & she confirmed it. Not sure if the red wine did the trick or not, I just wanted to let y'all know that some dr's will tell you to drink while pregnant. |
27-07-2007, 03:14 AM
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| | | I would not have any issue with having a few sips of wine now and then, like 1/2 glass or less, and only occasionally. | | |
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