Can I drink alcohol during early pregnancy?

Wine is an indispensable drink around us. Whether in some small restaurants or some large hotels, there may be some alcohol, and the human body can improve its own immunity under the condition of appropriate drinking. However, the issue of alcohol for pregnant women is a very worthy issue to study and question, so let’s find out whether you can drink alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy.

1. Does drinking alcohol during pregnancy affect the fetus?

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have an impact on the fetus. Alcohol can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta. The alcohol's metabolite: acetaldehyde can prevent the fetus from absorbing glucose and B vitamins, causing fetal growth retardation and impaired intellectual development. 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. It is not recommended to drink alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, the HCG level in the pregnant woman's blood will be affected, causing heartburn, acid reflux, nausea and vomiting. Alcohol can irritate the gastric mucosa and aggravate the above gastrointestinal symptoms. Drinking a lot of alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy will increase the metabolic burden on the liver and easily cause alcoholic liver damage. In addition, drinking large amounts of alcohol is not conducive to the development of the fetal nervous system, so it is not recommended for pregnant women to drink alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy. In addition, you should pay attention to rest, exercise moderately, and ensure adequate nutrition in the early stages of pregnancy.

2. Harm of drinking alcohol during pregnancy to the fetus

Research in recent years has shown that the harmful effects of drinking on the fetus are mainly damage to brain cells, causing them to stop developing and reduce their number. If pregnant women drink alcohol, it may cause various physical defects in the fetus, such as miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and other problems. The surviving fetus is also prone to one disease or another.

Drinking during pregnancy will have an impact on the fetus, and it will have a great impact on the fetus, and this impact is irreversible. Therefore, it is best for expectant mothers not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is not only harmful to the fetus, but also to the pregnant woman herself. Drinking is harmful to your health. I hope pregnant women can control themselves and not drink.