Can you drink alcohol when pregnant?
Charlotte Thomas
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Find out if it's safe to drink alcohol during pregnancy, including wine, beer and spirits. Plus, precautions to take to keep you and your baby healthy.
The official advice on drinking alcohol in pregnancy: including wine, spirits and beer
The NHS says that if you're pregnant or trying for a baby the safest approach is not to drink any alcohol at all, including wine, beer and spirits.
The Chief Medical Officers for the UK also recommend cutting out alcohol completely during pregnancy. This is because experts are unsure how much alcohol, if any, is safe to drink.
Alcohol can increase the chance of miscarriage, low birthweight and premature birth. Drinking when pregnant can also lead to behavioural and learning difficulties in your child after birth.
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If you're struggling to cut out alcohol, talk to your midwife, who'll be able to give you advice and support.
Pregnancy-safe drink recipes
If you're cutting down out alcohol, why not try these pregnancy-safe drinks?
- Avocado and banana smoothie
- Elderflower fizz
- Berry spring cooler
- Summer sparkle mocktail
- Glowing mojo-ito green monster
Looking for more pregnancy diet info? Check out our articles below, or swap tips with other mums-to-be in our forum.
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