I've heard of midwives or OBs recommending full term pregnant ladies have a (small) glass of wine or beer in hopes of relaxing and helping to start labor. I haven't asked mine yet but if i get to 40 weeks I wouldn't be opposed.
Did you get that kind of advice from a healthcare provider?
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6581 posts
She didn't recommend it, per se, but when I asked about having a beer in vegas to celebrate my dad's wedding, she said go for it.
:edit: whoops, read too fast, didn't see the part about labor. Nope, didn't get any advice regarding that!
honeydew / 7811 posts
Not to start labor, but just to relax! DH actually brought it up first, telling the OB how stressed I was at work and he wished I'd have a glass of wine. OB said "sure, that's a great idea!" I never did though!
pomelo / 5000 posts
My sister did--red wine at the end to help with braxton hicks and relaxation.
grapefruit / 4823 posts
no, it was actually the ONLY thing he told me to stay away from while pregnant
pear / 1571 posts
Yep, my midwife told me a nice glass if wine might help labor get started.
pineapple / 12526 posts
Yes. My midwife told me to buy a bottle of wine on my way home from my 40 week appointment and have a glass and take a bath.
I did end up having 1 glass at 40+2.
papaya / 10560 posts
I didn't drink a drop from the time I found out I was pregnant until I hit week 40! I went into labor the night I had a glass of wine. My OB didn't tell me to, but others did!
grapefruit / 4213 posts
My regular medical doctor told me to have a drink if I'm stressed but haven't heard that from the OB docs at my practice.
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