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@looch: That's so funny. I went to Paris during my pregnancy and was only told to avoid salad. I figure French women avoid salads, but not soft cheese or wine, so that's what I would do.

Also, FWIW to the people who have posted about public shaming - maybe it's where I live (because most of my friends also enjoy a glass of wine once in a while while pregnant), but I never once had someone give me a weird look or say anything when I drank in public. In fact, I did 90% of my KU wine drinking at restaurants because there was no point in opening a whole bottle of wine at home.

I really did miss the taste of red wine when I was pregnant, usually when I was eating a really good dinner, like steak or something. I would never have my own glass, but I would have a sip or two of my husband's.

I had small glasses of wine and a few beers after my first trimester. I felt like my close girlfriends who weren't pregnant actually judged me for it more than other people I knew who didn't even react!

I didn't have any alcohol until after giving birth.

I will never be pregnant but I voted never because that was always my plan. One glass of wine just wouldnt be worth it to me so i just wouldnt even bother. And i loveee wine.

I didn't during my first and I'm not during my second. Strangely I had friends who were very offended that I wouldn't drink and wouldn't stop harassing me about it quoting various studies done. I talked to my doctor about it and she was very against it. Frankly there are very conflicting studies out there and no one really knows how much is okay or what the effects are. I think each person needs to make the best choices for themselves but after working with kids who had fetal alcohol syndrome I wont even chance it.

With both pregnancies I had small amounts of beer and wine throughout.

I had a half glass of red wine 1-2 times a month starting around midway through. And a pull of D's beer once.

I put that I would, even though *I* wouldn't. I have an alcohol problem, so I stopped drinking long before getting pregnant, and I sure as hell wouldn't want to risk it now. That being said, if I were a normal person I would 100% have a small glass every once in a while and not think anything of it. But I'd sip it slowly.

Yup, glass of red wine here and there! It's heart-healthy

I agree with the people who have said that there is very minimal risk in the occasional glass of alcohol. My midwife couldn't just say, yes it's ok, but told me that if a person is affected by the alcohol then the baby is too.
I took sips of the limited edition beers my husband likes to buy for himself (when I would normally have a little 6oz glass), and had half a glass with my MIL when we were in Scotland together. I'm not muh of a drinker anyway, and it didn't taste the same either). Normally I don't often get drunk or buzzed, so a sip or a glass here and there isn't that far off from my usual consumption.

We had planned months in advance a fancy dinner to celebrate a very special occasion. The dinner was 5 courses and a huge splurge. I found out earlier in the week I was pregnant and was so bummed, but ended up deciding just to have a glass of wine over the course of the entire 3 hour meal. I was 5 weeks, I think, and don't regret it at all. I honestly think not having wine would have taken away from the meal. Perhaps I was being selfish, but it's what felt like the right thing for me.

I only had a sip of DHs beer/wine every now and then after the 6 month mark. Never an entire drink because I was convinced that I would go into labor and have booze in my bloodstream. I truly don't see any harm in the late stages of pregnancy, but basically I was a chicken who thought she would get caught.

I was miserable at about 8.5 months and even my OB {and a pediatrician at a practice we interviewed} told me to have a glass of wine so I could relax.

@ElbieKay: I occasionally drink while nursing as well. Everything is a-ok over here!

I had a glass of wine here and there during my first pregnancy for special occasions - birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE. Those were all in the second and third tri. Probably 5 or 6 total. I never felt a buzz or worried about it (but I only did it around my family, not even my in-laws, because I was worried about the judgment!)

I plan to have an occasional glass during this pregnancy as well.

I never did. Not because I realistically felt one glass would hurt anything but because I know if something (god forbid) did happen I would irrationally blame that one drink.

I've had sips here and there, but never a glass. I think a small, occasional glass is harmless. However, I may feel awkward doing it at an engagement party in fear of judgement from others. Possibly at home with my husband or a small dinner party with close friends/family.

Everything in moderation, I had wine and beer. It didn't worry me and as others have said I don't think there's risk involved, I can email you my research if you'd like to see it. I'd copy it in here but it's LONG!