One glass on seldom is not going to do damage, drinking often or a lot is just wrong! But having "A" glass of wine is not going to cause a problem! -Mother of 2 very healthy boys and pregnant with 3rd!

I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with twins (have 2 healthy children)and I see nothing wrong with an occasional small amount of wine, but I stress small amount. I have had about 2-3 ounces of wine on several occasions, not even a full glass. My logic is if I feel the effects then it's too much. I think that the evidence is pretty conclusive that small amounts do no harm, or the majority of us would have birth defects since this was not an issue years ago. Many of our mothers drank moderately before this debate began, and many today drink heavily before knowing they are pregnant.

I had three children - one in 1969, one in 1971 and one in 1976. So, I am old school. If a doctor had told me not to drink I probably would have not drank. But, back in the day, I think the doctors thought we had some common sense and somehow we just "knew" drinking too much would not be a good idea. Being an alcoholic is different. These girls need extra help anyway. So, stop being a bunch of crazy young women. Use your common sense. A glass of win for a special occasion is not going to hurt you. I worry more about the pills that the doctors are pushing for every "little ailment" that the young women seem to "need" like prozac etc etc. Grow up and use your brain. Alcoholic women....seek help! End of story!

I understand why Dr.'s advise against drinking, they must play it safe. Some peope's moderation is other's excess. But witness the baby's born before the 1980's when all this started. It was common for women to drink during pregnancy and I'm not sure there is any evidence babies are now smarter, healthier any different than then. Smoking is different, clear evidence it suppresses birth weight and babies are bigger now than 40 years ago. Give a mom a break. And beer consumption while nursing is a definate YES. Let's all take a deep breath.

Yeah I recently went out with a girl who it was her first night out since she stopped breastfeeding, I was like I'm totally still breastfeeding. No biggie, if you're worried that you drank too much pump and dump.

I'd probably avoid drinking in the first trimester...my body wouldn't allow me to drink then anyway. But a glass of wine on a special occasion, I think is fine.

It isn't known how much alcohol can cause an infant to be born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Having even one drink during pregnancy could result with the infant not developing properly. Sure you could drink while pregnant and be lucky and not have it affect the infant at all, but nobody should risk it.

Katie 32688oo Introduce me to the woman who had one glass of wine and gave birth to a baby with FAS and we'll talk. I drank approximately two glasses of wine (not together) a week on and off during pregnancy with both of my perfectly healthy daughters. Not because I need to, not because I want to "get drunk", but because I LOVE the taste and smell of wine. Also, red wine is good for you heart and blood. Lighten up people!

My mother was essentially Betty Draper from MadMen. She drank and smoke before my conception in 1961 - she only saw a doctor to confirm her pregnancy when the smell of coffee and the taste of cigarettes were no longer appealing to her. She continued to drink cocktails periodically at parties during my gestation. Yes, fetal alcohol syndrome is an unfortunate consequence, but I wonder what percentage of baby boomers were conceived under the influence of alcohol (or other mood-altering chemicals)? We don't all suffer from FAS, not even close. Fashions and fads come and go. This prohibition may also be replaced in time with newer "science".

A friend of mine drank "occasionally" while pregnant, and her daughter was born with a rare congenital disease that requires surgery and medical management, and her daughter will have to deal with this for the rest of her life. My friend to this day continues to wonder, was it the alcohol? The two are probably not related, but why chance it? I tell her all the time, as a nurse, it's not related, but as she takes her young daughter for another surgery, another doctor visit, she says it's torture, because she blames herself for her actions while pregnant. The bottom line is, it's probably fine for some women, but for some it can be a real problem. Kudos to those who can stop at one glass; you are probably those who tell your doctor you only drink "socially". But for some women it's a problem, and one glass leads to three. And why take that chance with your child? To me, it seems pretty selfish. It's only nine months.

I used to pretend to smoke (stand around with an unlit cig) when I was quite obviously very pregnant just to watch reactions of passers by. It was great entertainment to see the looks on people's faces. Why does everyone always worry about what someone else does with their body? MYOB mommy police. Get outta my uterus.

 My daughter did everything by the book while pregnant.  No caffine, no alcohol, etc.   He child was born with  several severe  medical and development issues.   She will have to have life long care.  Another family memeber drank and smoked the entire time she was pregnant and didn't even go to the doctor untill 6 weeks before she gave birth.   That child was born perfect with no problems.   I know everyone thinks it makes a difference and most people are cautious, but how can a few drinks make a difference.   

The midwives in the center I will be birthing at say they give the green light to drink wine, especially in the third trimester. It is actually good for you in moderation. There have also been studies showing that "children of light drinkers scored slightly higher on cognitive tests than those of parents who abstained." So maybe it is actually better for my baby if I have an occasional glass.