Is it ok to drink a glass of wine at 35 weeks?

Has anyone else done that and does it effect the baby at all? I’d really love a warm bath and a glass of wine right now!

17 Comments

FeeltheForce
on February 8th, 2012

they do it all the time in every other country besides the US…
and they don’t have increased rates of FAS
the US is the only place that basically harasses pregnant women into not drinking at all. (FAS is caused by constant alcohol exposure–having several drinks every day)

one glass of red wine has actually been recommended by doctors & midwives to help the mother relax, and there’s something in it that helps the blood too…
just no more than one 6 oz glass. (and eat prior to drinking it as well)
[i'm going to get a TON of thumbs down for this one, i know it!]

edit: oh, and the bath, warm is fine, hot is a no go, btw.
happy relaxing!! : )
Bullfrog
on February 8th, 2012

If it is ONE small glass of RED wine, I think it would be OK. I would check with your Dr but I think an occasional glass of RED wine is considered OK (even when you are pregnant).

and I would check about the bath, too. I think there is a danger if it’s too warm.
CherryBerry
on February 8th, 2012

Mabe 1/2 a glass. There are plenty of studies that say a glass of red wine is perfectly ok when you’re pregnant. I wouldn’t do it though.
GiddyUp
on February 8th, 2012

A small glass is fine once a day! It will not harm the baby!
Stare
on February 8th, 2012

My sister drank a glass of wine once a week as her doctor told her it was fine….My nephew is 8 and perfectly fine. I would say if you really would like a glass of wine have one but no more than that.
Salinger
on February 8th, 2012

Although it is doubtful that a single, small glass of wine will do any harm to the baby, the amount of alcohol that can cause harm is unkown. It is this unknown that puts many a mother-to-be to play it safe and just avoid it all together.

As a wine connoisseur, I have been in your position and have opted to just drinking cranberry juice or oj…just not the same, but it’s just a few weeks more. ( I’ll be 37 weeks tomorrow)

Good luck and congratulations.
DownUnder
on February 8th, 2012

You only have 5 weeks to go; You can’t wait until then?
SpeedDemon
on February 8th, 2012

There is a lot of debate over whether or not a small glass of wine affects baby. When I was pregnant I did not imbibe but would have a sip of what my husband was drinking. We are not big drinkers so I at most had maybe 6 sips of wine/beer throughout my entire pregnancy. There are some doctors that say an occasional glass of wine is ok. When my sister had her amnio the doctor told her to put her feet up and have a small glass of wine. The best thing to do is talk directly with your doctor. I guarentee you will not be the first mom to ask your doctor and they will be glad that you are asking questions.
Gilbert
on February 8th, 2012

im 23 weeks & have had a few glasses myself!!

not to overdue it tho…
FeralFeline
on February 8th, 2012

Doctors have different views on this. I’ve had friends that drink occasionally throughout the pregnancy, and friends that don’t touch it (I myself don’ t touch the stuff while pregnant.)

Here’s what it really comes down to:
Is it REALLY worth it? Would you rather have a glass of wine than know for certain that you’re not hurting your baby?
BurningBiker
on February 8th, 2012

I wouldnt thin k 1 glass would hurt,but better to be safe than risk it! U only have 5 weeks left,just wait.
LighteningBolt
on February 8th, 2012

Sure, what ever floats your boat.
Dex
on February 8th, 2012

YES,YES,YES!!!!
iF YOU WANT A GLASS ,HAVE A GLASS,MY DR TOLD ME A GLASS OF WINE A DAY IS FINE.IT WILL HELP YOU TO RELAX,AND RIGHT NOW THAT IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.ALSO IF YOU WANT A WARM BATH,HAVE ONE,JUST NOT TOO HOT!
ENJOY THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF PREGNANCY,BEFORE YOU GET NO TIME TO YOURSELF!!
CatNap
on February 8th, 2012

That is not ok. Are you serious?
Highway
on February 8th, 2012

ARE YOU NUTS?????? No alcohol EVER being pregnant, ever heard of fetal alcohol syndrom? thank god my 20 week old fetus in me isnt gonna be born drunk… geesh!
Highway
on February 8th, 2012

No alcohol is fine at anytime during pregnancy!
FuzzyFerret
on February 8th, 2012

lol. Why stop at wine? Have a Long Island! Go crazy!