The Effects Of Alcohol While Pregnant

Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:18 pm

The Effects Of Alcohol While Pregnant Interestingly enough statistics indicate that 9 out of 10 women enjoy having an alcoholic drink or two. Unfortunately quite a lot of them don’t know or don’t find out what the alcoholic limitations are while pregnant, although many doctors are now saying that alcohol consumption can lead to child birth defects. What we know is that the alcohol consumed will pass into the placenta and then straight on into the baby’s bloodstream. The resulting damage could be devastating to it’s growth pattern so I think we should look into this serious matter just a bit further.

Every drop of alcohol will pass into the baby’s blood supply and during the first three months this can be critical for the normal development of the baby’s brain and body. So the damage being caused is blatantly obvious and it’s not always the short term development that is being affected as it can also affect the long term development too. Statistics prove that babies who have to put up with alcohol in their bloodstream will go on to be alcoholics in later life.

Just what will be effected during your pregnancy? The way your baby is developing in your womb. Your baby’s health. Your own health. Drinking alcohol will cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Your child’s learning ability. Drinking alcohol has been known to increase the risk of a miscarriage. Malformation of your baby’s heart and other developing organs. Stillbirth. Your baby being susceptible to illness later on in adult life.

Another very important point that not many women know is that drinking is also dangerous just prior to pregnancy and is in fact the most dangerous stage at which the baby’s development can be affected. It is also important to know that cutting back on alcohol will make all the difference to your baby’s health and that once any damage has been caused, it is irreversible. Think twice before you have another drink and think about the baby inside you first.

So my advice to you would be to stop drinking immediately if you’re pregnant or your trying for a baby. Experts have also found evidence that heavy drinking is associated with a low sperm count. So if your partner is a heavy drinker you will need to seek professional advice on how to cut down. If you are finding this hard to do, there is always help around the corner. I have read some amazing reviews on Lee Milteer’s “How To Stop Drinking And Improve Your Life”. You will find more information about her program here; www.stopdrinkingadvice.org

Author: Ed Philips