What are the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy?

For expectant mothers, they all want their children to be born and grow up better and healthier. However, in the early stages of pregnancy, many expectant mothers do not know that they already have their beloved little "self"! Therefore, when one month into pregnancy, some expectant mothers will drink alcohol for some reason. So what are the effects of drinking alcohol one month into pregnancy?

1. Alcohol can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta. The alcohol metabolite: acetaldehyde can prevent the fetus from absorbing glucose and B vitamins, causing fetal growth retardation and impaired intellectual development.

2. The harm of alcohol is related to the time and amount of drinking. Generally speaking, the earlier the pregnancy is and the more alcohol is consumed, the greater the harm will be. Since the first three months of pregnancy are a critical stage in the formation of the fetus, drinking at this time can cause particularly serious harm to the fetus. The fetal brain develops throughout the entire pregnancy, and the peak of fetal growth is after 6 months of pregnancy. If you continue to drink at this time, it will cause more serious damage to the fetus.

3. Women have lower tolerance to alcohol than men. If a woman becomes pregnant while drinking, the alcohol will easily concentrate in the blood that nourishes the fetus, affecting the normal development of the fetus' body and brain. Conception after drinking is the main cause of fetal congenital malformations, congenital mental retardation and other defects.

4. When pregnant women drink alcohol, it will directly affect the growth and development of the fetus in the belly. The first three months of pregnancy, especially within 8 weeks, is an important period for the formation of fetal organs and is also a sensitive period for teratogenicity.

5. Strict checkups are required during pregnancy, including Down syndrome screening at 14-19 weeks of pregnancy, four-dimensional color Doppler ultrasound for prenatal fetal anomaly screening at 22-26 weeks of pregnancy, and if necessary, amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis at 16-20 weeks of pregnancy, so as to clarify the baby's development in the womb. It is recommended to keep the baby and do regular prenatal checkups. If any abnormalities are found in the baby, timely symptomatic treatment is required.

Expectant mothers, avoid alcohol during pregnancy! No matter what kind of alcohol it is, alcohol is very harmful to the baby! During pregnancy, expectant mothers should protect their bodies and not drink alcohol. Expectant mothers should also go to the hospital for a checkup as soon as possible when they feel something unusual in their bodies. Take good care of yourself and the little life in your belly!