For anyone who’s ever wondered whether it’s safe for pregnant women to have a sip or two of wine every now and then, the medical gods have spoken: A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says pregnant women should put the glass down, pour the wine out, and cork that bottle until the baby arrives.
The warning goes for beer and liquor drinkers too. If it gives you a buzz, it can harm a fetus, according to the report, which says any amount of booze can contribute to 100 percent preventable birth defects and developmental disabilities that could last for life. If you’re all like, “Who would drink while they’re pregnant?!” here’s some sobering news: A recent survey found that 1 in 10 pregnant women say they imbibe, and a third of that subset binge-drink (i.e., throw back more than four drinks in quick succession). As you might expect, the more you drink, the more damage you can do — but the AAP’s stance is crystal clear: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Not a drop!
Credit: Cosmopolitan