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well the new research suggests that drinking in the 3rd trimester is the worst for babies, as that is when the greatest chance of FAE effects can result.....with that said my ob said an occasion gla__s of wine with a meal is fine, and she herself would have one every few weeks....

Oh come on! wanting the occasional drink during 9 months can hardly be called an addiction! LOL!

I am 26 weeks pregnant and I am also a 25 year old bartender (its a fun job and i probably make more than half of you so if your frowning you shouldnt be) I drank about 2-5 beers once a week before pregnancy. My husband would too. so now we drink bavaria, sharps, clausthaler, and virgin bloody marys. These beers have 0.0%-0.5%alcohol and still taste good (with lime) I love to try new beers and wines so pregnancy put a hold on my conisuer hobby. But with the 0.5% beer having 10 would be too many. (common sense) So for all of you nose in the air non understanding women its hard to be young and have your first child and all of a sudden change your whole outlook, social groups, and taste preferences...especially when you crave beer or alcohol (the hopps and barley is what your body craves sometimes.)

If we are frowning it's b/c you sound like an idiot. Who cares how much money you make, and I seriously doubt that you make more money than most women on this site.

i drink on occasion and am 5 & 1/2 months along, and my doc said it is perfectly healthy...but that is not the point of my post...it is immature to downgrade this woman for wanting to drink, she asked for guidance on the subject, not another mother. ultimately it is her decision. <3

to Bethany, I agree with you. Shame 'Whatever Darlin' could only voice her opinions through a mask. Not every one agrees with drinking or smoking or eating sugar + fats etc through pregnancy but as long as we're not raging alcoholics or 70 day chain smokers then lets support one another. I dont smoke have indulged in chocolate (cravings as I dont usually like sweets things) have really enjoyed the fatest of all burgers mmmmm....and the night before last I even dared to have a small gla__s of red wine, and guess what? It was fantastic!!! lol x x x

the original jill (myself) that posted this question, did NOT type that nonsense... I can't even read it! To whoever is trying to pose as me...get a life. This is only a forum. Drop the topic

I am not sure if you should drink or not Jill, but my friend became pregnant and drank socially (a few beers a week). Her son was born mentally retareded. Now the doctors were not sure if it was due to the alcohol or other factors, but the blame she puts on herself is heartbreaking. If your baby is born with any side effects, even if it was not something you did, you may think that if you had not had that alcohol, then your baby would be fine. I was pregnant on my 21st birthday 5 years ago. It sucked to go out and have all my friends drink while I couldn't, but I stayed strong and after I had my son that July, I went out and celebrated. I hope you wait, but regardless....good luck! :)

Jill...here is my thought. If you are NOT an alcoholic and can control your behavior then why not stay away from it (alcohol). It's a short time to have to give up something in the grand scheme of things. That is wrong with our society...we are constantly trying to have our cake and eat it too. No one is asking you to give up your alcohol forever....just while you have a life growing inside of you. If you can't give it up for a year you might want to reevaluate your drinking. I am currently trying to get pregnant after 2 miscarriages. I quit drinking LAST JULY! BEFORE trying. It will be 1 year on the 22nd of this month.....and I survived. I didn't drink after my losses either....why? I just decided that for a healthy pregnany like 800 things need to go right...but for a miscariage or an unhealthy baby...ONLY 1 thing has to go wrong. Why not stack the odds in your favor???

I have three different friends who have each had 2 children all of them had a gla__s of wine or beer occasionally the oldest of these children is 12, the youngest 3; they are all wonderfully bright children. I have chose to not have a drink, however, I plan to speak to my doctor about drinking an O'Douls occasionally upon my next visit. I have read a few different articles regarding this subject, I do know that in several places in Europe women do have a gla__s of wine or beer occasionally. If I were you I'd speak to your doctor about any risks, I've noticed this is a touchy subject to some people. These are the same kind of people that believe you should not have any caffiene either. I have heard of doctors even recomending a gla__s of wine to calm your nerves when stressed.

Did your doctor not understand that you were cooking with it? As soon as it hits the heat it burns off; doesn't it? I'm not a huge cook but that's what I thought. I just wonder sometimes if doctors listen fully to what you're asking them!

I specifically said "What about cooking with wine?" And I will continue to do so! It's not like I make sauce every week. I have chosen to not drink alcohol while pregnant. It's a much easier choice than quitting smoking, but that's a whole different can o' worms.

I'm a social worker and know countless children who are mentally challenged, slow, etc. b/c of the "occasional drink" during the mother's pregnancy. EVEN JUST ONE GLASS OF WINE COULD CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE. Don't do it! It really annoys me that someone wrote they do it for a "treat" - it is a "treat" do have a mentally challenged child because of your actions??????? THINK about your behavior before your do it!

Do not feel badly about asking this question. It is better to ask and learn what is appropriate then not to. I understand completely how changing your lifestyle can be hard. I drank a gla__s of wine every weeknight and a couple on weekends. It really does become part of your ritual. This does not make you an addict by any means. You should talk with your doctor and decide after that. Generally, it is recommended that you do not drink at all. Don't be shocked if they tell you that. I have to say that it was irritating reading what some of the people who responded on this site had to say. Those few sound so high and mighty with their responses. You should all bear in mind that you to, I am sure, have asked some so called "stupid" questions in the past. I am sure you would'nt have wanted to feel like you were being reprimanded for being brave enough to ask them.

heres my scoop, i was a___l with number one about not drinking, with number two i was an occasional drinker( usually one Kahlua and cream per weekend) when I got pregnant and due to difficulty sleeping relaxing etc took my mother (who had 5 kids) s advice to try half to one gla__s of wine to help and the only diff was an easier labor!

Personally, I wouldn't risk it. My child's mental and physical health means more to mean than tempoarary tongue satisfaction. And, believe me, I enjoy a vodka and lemonade mix as well as the next person.