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Glass of wine?

i am 5 weeks is it ok to have a glass of wine for dinner?
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I'd  wait till after the first trimester. After that a small glass of wine with dinner is fine... women in europe  are told 1 glass of wine a day, and the states has higher rates of fetal alcohol syndrome  despite the zero booze policy. Just make sure it is a small glass and you drink it slowly with food .
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I would just stay away from all alcoholic drinks...
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All these people are against wine but ive heard its actually good for the baby. But just red wine and after the first trimester
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I would not drink anything in your first trimester. The placenta isn't developed and the wine won't be filtered. During your second trimester you can have a glass 5oz of red wine but limit it to once a week if you feel you have to.
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I was quite a avid drinker before getting pregnant. but I strictly avoided alcohol for 32 weeks now, and I must say that I dont even miss it anymore. I even dealt with the death of my 12yr old dog without drowning my sorrows in booze (like I wud have if I weren't pregnant).

the pleasure from a glass of wine really isnt worth the worry about whether or not it might harm the baby and then feeling guilty etc. I rather have the right to say I did everything I cud to have a healthy baby, and the rest is in god's hands. there will be enuf time later on to drink a glass of wine, or a bottle  ;-)
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Definitely  nooo  !   Love your baby and protect your baby health and yours as well  . Respect this precious journey  !
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No I don't think any amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy no matter how far along you are
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I would stay away at least until after the 1st trimester.  Because they always say no amount is safe. Some people do and everything is fine - but it's hard to tell which baby might be extra sensitive or not. Plus some people take a glass of wine at 3oz. But some say a glass is 8 oz. I wouldn't be comfortable suggesting any more than 3 oz once per week. And measuring that out, don't guess ya know? Ask your Dr what they think is good for you :)
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I agree,the first trimester is very important, u do not want anything happen to ur little one.
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Ok thank you!
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I would definitely stay away...especially in your 1st trimester...
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