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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.

Try an O'Douls. Like you, I used to drink a few beers on the weekends and miss the taste. O'Douls is not completely alcohol free, but is less than .5% alcohol. I wouldn't drink a 12 pack, but one or two should curb your craving without the guilt or worry.

my doctor said that once in a while a gla__s of wine or beer (no hard alcohol) was ok as long as it was a small gla__s and no more than 1 in a 24 hour period and not to do it too often. It's certainly not good for the baby, but in moderation, may not be harmful (but it is a calculated risk).

you are allowed 2 gla__ses of wine per week during pregnancy my doctor told me

This sounds harsh, but anyone who thinks drinking during pregnancy is okay is a MORON. I am a physician and have seen horrible outcomes when Mom's give into their temptations even just once. You have no idea what developmental stage your baby is in on the day you decide to indulge, hence you have no idea what damage you are doing. I have read several comments about kids being just fine, but let me tell you, you'll never know if your child would have been more. Don't risk it, and if your doctor says it is okay, get a different Doctor.

Hi Jill,i personally think it is ok IN MODERATATION. Both of my parents are doctors and explained to me that back in the 70s it was considered fine to drink "normally" (read somewhat heavily). When research showed drinking HEAVIILY could lead to fetal alchohol syndrome, the advice changed to "you should not drink AT ALL". In summary, i think that one gla__s of wine when you have a special occaision or something is not going to cause a problem. I am aware that most users here are from the US and the thinking is very different. I am from the UK and it is not as taboo over there.

TorontoJ, My doc suggested that I wait unitl after week 16 before I enjoy a beer. I'll probably wait until it's born and I have some milk saved up and frozen, a weekend, and my dh's is in the mood to be in charge while I enjoy SEVERAL beers. It's gonna be a LONG wait, but I think it's worth waiting, since my last wasn't sticky, although I didn't drink with that pg either. Do you think her reasoning that allt he organs are beginning to develop so delay a beer is rational? It seems that if it isn't save one week, it isn't save any week?

I am a PA for high risk pregnancies and taking in considerations these comments are over 6 yrs old.. A gla__s of wine or wine cooler probably wont even make it to the baby. Your body breaks it down. We are taught to tell woman to stay away from it all together for the simple fact of liability. No doctor can monitor what your drinking, how much, and when so they just say don't do it. For people with self control who can stop at just 1..there is nothing wrong with it. You are not an alcoholic for wanting to share a toast of wine at a wedding or sip a wine cooler at a birthday party. About the comment with the 3rd trimester..very wrong. The first is the worst when the brain and organs are forming. and for the girl who was just 4 weeks along..the placenta doesnt start forming until the 6th weeks so NOTHING your putting in your body is going to the baby. Hope this helps.