Dangers of drinking alcohol during early pregnancy

Alcohol is a very popular drink among people, and its history is very long. It has existed in our lives for thousands of years. People's love for alcohol has never decreased. Now almost everyone drinks, and even some pregnant women drink. For example, some women drink alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy. This phenomenon is extremely unhealthy and has a certain impact on the fetus. Let's take a look at the dangers of drinking alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy.

The survey results found that if a pregnant woman drinks one more glass of alcohol a day during the "critical period" of pregnancy, the risk of fetal deformities such as cleft lip and palate (commonly known as "harelip") will increase by 25%; the chance of the fetus having a small head will increase by 12%; and the risk of low birth weight will increase by 16%.

The head of the study said there is no so-called "minimum safe limit" for drinking during pregnancy when it comes to infant alcohol syndrome. In other words, drinking alcohol during the entire pregnancy period is unsafe, and the risk to the fetus is greatest during the 1.5 to 3 months after pregnancy. During pregnancy, whether drinking beer, wine, spirits or other alcoholic beverages, the alcohol will enter the fetus through the placenta, affecting its normal development and future health. Therefore, for the health of the next generation, it is best for expectant mothers to stay away from alcoholic beverages during pregnancy.

Drinking during pregnancy can easily lead to fetal malformation. If you want to have a healthy baby, you should refuse to drink during pregnancy. If you have been drunk, it is best to consider re-conceiving.

From the above explanation, drinking alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy is very harmful to women. In addition, long-term drinking after pregnancy will cause fetal malformations or even miscarriage. Therefore, people should strengthen dietary control for pregnant women and refuse to let them drink alcohol.