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I wouldn't take a chance.

After having raised my stepson with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, i wouldn't risk even a sip! I know logically that a beer here and there probably wouldn't cause any harm, I've been seriously craving it myself, but now that i've actually had the experience of raising a child affected by such a horrible disorder, and knowing it was completely avoidable, It's just not worth the risk. I don't care how bad i want that beer, all I have to do is think about the years of hell i went through with that child and i can't even bring myself to pick up the bottle. It's a personal choice, of course, but hopefully relating my experience can help put some perspective on whether giving in to those cravings is worth it in the long run.

I hate to be one of "those girls" but in truth there is no real way of knowing how much alcohol is too much. Even women who have had alcohol in moderation have had babies with fetal alcohol syndrome and while it very rare for this too happen it is for this reason that doctors/midwives (intelligent ones) will tell any pregnant woman to avoid alcohol completely. Ultimately it's up to you and I don't think anyone should judge too harshly if you choose to drink here and there but it is a risk so you have to ask yourself if it's worth it. I have heard of some women drinking an ice cold non-alcoholic beer in an icy mug and saying that it was just what they needed so maybe you could try that. Google to see which ones taste closest to the real thing

i wouldn't drink a full beer but a couple sips are ok

In moderation, it is fine. I craved beer really bad with my ds and a few sips usually cured the craving.