Posts Tagged ‘trimester’

From early December until after the New Year, it seems as though there is a party, event, or small gathering every week. Many holiday parties are held at restaurants, bars, or homes where alcohol is served. You may get the urge to try some of Aunt Betty’s “punch”, eggnog or even a glass of wine. But, if you’re pregnant, it’s best to stay away from the alcohol. I have heard of some doctors telling their patients that it’s ok to have a little alcohol during the third trimester. This advice has not been proven to be safe!

 Have you ever heard of ACOG? ACOG is an acronym for the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. ACOG is the group of professionals who determine safety procedures and practices for the doctors who take care of you during your pregnancy. Do you want to know what they say about alcohol use during pregnancy? They state that “no amount of alcohol consumption can be considered safe during pregnancy.” Yes, you heard it folks. The people who tell doctors what they should be doing say that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Please listen to the majority of professionals who say no alcohol during pregnancy and not the select few who say otherwise.    

Source for this blog entry: http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-06-08-1.cfm