A glass of vodka and lemonade when pregnant?

Only you can decide what your comfortable doing but I personally drank the odd glass of wine while I was pregnant, of course everywhere and everyone will tell you the best case senario is not to drink alcohol at all which I agree with, but personally I felt like one won’t hurt, and I did drink one glass on probably 3-5 occasions while pregnant, weddings birthdays etc. your body, your baby, your choice 🥰🤗 (for reference not that it affects your decision but my birth/baby was absolutely perfect and still is, way ahead of all her milestones and perfect at 18 months)

I mean people do say you can have a glass of wine so I don’t see the difference as long as it’s just one I don’t think it will effect the baby just think of all the people who smoke and everything while pregnant there baby’s turn out just fine I say go for it if you really need it anyway no shame x

I personally don’t think drinking is ok in pregnancy it not great on our body so imagine a body that not fully functioning obviously it your body and it your choice it completely up to you but I wouldn’t personally drink during the pregnancy

It’s completely your decision but every single unit of alcohol consumed carries a risk to the baby. We can’t say it WILL affect them but the point is it COULD, so that’s a decision you have to make for yourself whether that’s a risk you’re happy to take

I see a lot of the wine comments but keep in mind wine and hard liquor are very different. Vodka probably isn’t the best choice if you’re going to drink during pregnancy

This app is full of first time mums and majority aren’t doctors/midwives. All health professionals advise against this. I don’t know why you would ask in this app when you know doctors/midwives advise to not drink. The people will tell you it’s okay are the lucky ones, knowing the affects it could have on your baby, I wouldn’t even risk it at all.

I’d say no just to be safe. But man do I miss liquor and Ive been craving a daiquiri

I'm not going to judge. I feel as though drinking while pregnant should be avoided, especially when it's a drink to calm anxiety. There will be many moments you feel stressed over the rest of your pregnancy, and giving in once opens the door to giving in again. No one here can tell you how much alcohol is safe during pregnancy, because we truly do not know. I'd personally avoid it in this situation.

@Jai I miss daiquiris sooo much 😂

@Keely Sameee if my push gift isnt a frozen daiquiri and a crab boil I’m putting this baby back in me 🤣

Not judging but I would just wait until after the baby is here. I get it I want a glass of wine so bad . Plan to have one ASAP after I push her out.

It's your body, your baby, and your life. I haven't personally had a drink, but there have been some times where I have forgotten I'm pregnant and had a cigarette. I make sure my husband keeps them on him so I don't forget, but I'm also not going to beat myself up. Personally, I think one drink isn't bad at all, and I know lots of friends who drank a champagne, beer, or a gin and tonic whilst pregnant. Either way it's your choice but I don't think you should feel guilty for one or the odd drink here and there 💛

There is a good book called ‘Expecting Better’ by Emily Oster that looks at the scientific data behind the no drinking recommendations and concludes that occasional small amounts of alcohol are fine, especially if you have it with food. I’ve had the odd small glass of wine during pregnancy as I feel comfortable with that based on published medical data. Campari & soda has also been a go to as it’s a lower ABV than spirits but the bitter flavour goes a long way.

I personally don’t think it’s worth the risk. Maybe try find a non alcoholic alternative so you get the taste without the risk. I know someone very well who drank (& smoked!) through both her pregnancy’s she says oh it didn’t do my kids any harm …. I beg to differ they are both absolutely wild, completely unable to control their behaviour, violent & definitely both on the spectrum. Her parenting style is fine so personally I put it down to her neglect towards the foetus. So not worth it for a sip of vodka.

@Jai 😩I want some boiled corn, potato’s, & Turkey necks with a pina colada daq

No ammount of alcohol is recommended when your pregnant. It’s up to you about taking the risk or not same with certain medications etc. No guarantee it will harm the fetus and no guarantee it won’t.

Short answer - no.

I’m sure can probably get a non alcoholic vodka? They do alcohol free gin so there must be a alcohol free vodka and some alcohol free mixers taste good I had a non alcoholic pimms one which tasted like the real thing maybe something like that could be a great alternative if you don’t want to risk spirits

I wouldn’t personally. I had a very very small glass of wine when I was pregnant but I was 37 weeks, even then it probably wasn’t worth it x

Don't do it, it's not worth it to gamble with your babies health and future well being just for the temporary satisfaction, theres also a pretty big difference between a small glass of wine (which still shouldn't be done) and a shot of vodka, it's a strong hard liquor.

Althiugh theres no recommended safe limit I dont really see the problem with a small glass of wine when in the last few weeks or even 3rd trimester but definitely wouldn't touch something like vodka and definitely not at 18weeks - everything is still developing at this stage. Plus to use alcohol because you are stressed isn't a healthy way to cope. I got great non alcoholic gin which was lovely, theres lots of great alternatives.

If anything happens to that baby even if it wasn't caused by the alcohol you won't be able to forgive yourself for the rest of your life. I personally wouldn't take the risk..

@C L I’ve read this too, it’s a great book. I have a glass of wine or a beer here and there. (max one in a day) What I’m struggling to understand is why do they say no amount has been proven safe when in fact there are multiple scientific studies on alcohol in pregnancy that point to very light drinking has no negative consequences on the baby? Are doctors trying to make sure they aren’t liable if there are any complications/defects and patients try to blame it on the doctor for giving that advice surrounding alcohol?

I personally wouldn’t. If there is any chance that it could affect my baby negatively i wouldn’t risk it. And vodka is strong I really craved pornstar martinis at Christmas so my dad brought down some non alcoholic vodka (if anyone is interested I can find the brand) and omg it tasted the exact same. I was always one of those people that would rather have no alcohol than non alcoholic stuff as I feel it’s pointless but the one I had really did work! It gave that burn at the back of your throat that vodka gives you and had the same taste as vodka also If you can find an alternative I would highly recommend that instead There may be people that have had it in pregnancy and been alright but there are also people who have thought it would be fine as irs not a lot or ‘just one glass’ and have found it has negatively affected their baby

Maybe try some chamomile or lavender tea and a warm bath. I know it doesn’t taste the same but there are much safer ways to try and relax and unwind that won’t affect or put your baby at risk.