In science we have something called the Precautionary Principle. This theory states that those who practice medicine or work in the science field cannot give permission to something unless they are 100% sure it is not harmful. When it comes to alcohol and pregnancies, no experiments have been done on how much alcohol a mother can take before her baby is a victim of FAS because obviously it is against ethical morals to risk the life of a possibly healthy baby. Doctors can, however, look at the cases in which mothers voluntarily binge drank during their pregnancies, hence giving birth to a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. From this we can say that alcohol during pregnancy is harmful, to an extent. Every day pregnant women drink a glass of wine, ONCE IN A WHILE, and their babies turn out fine. But just like smoking, when it comes to drinking during pregnancy we are always warned against it. WHY? Well because, we human beings have this horrible habit of misusing and abusing permission that we receive from authority. If a doctor says you can occasionally have a glass of wine during your pregnancy that does not mean on a daily basis. Occasionally means occasionally- keep in mind that no studies have been done to show how often occasionally should be- it is a risk you should be willing to take.
When it comes to drinking during your pregnancy it should be much avoided during the first two trimesters, especially the first. This is where the organ development occurs and alcohol will have an effect on this process. If you must drink during your 9 months of pregnancy, save it for the third trimester.
When it comes to drinking during your pregnancy it should be much avoided during the first two trimesters, especially the first. This is where the organ development occurs and alcohol will have an effect on this process. If you must drink during your 9 months of pregnancy, save it for the third trimester.