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Q: I have a craving for a beer. Would it be such a bad idea if I had one?

I am 18 weeks pregnant and craving a beer so badly. Baby is fine, so am I so I could have one right?

This question was asked Jul. 27, 2013 3:25pm
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Answered by mummy82 - Aug. 7, 2013 10:15am

Well, I did some research of my own and spoke to my OB/GYN who told me a few sips of beer or a small glass of red wine twice a week is ok. And its quite ok to crave it, after we do crave a lot of things.
So to consider me selfish for having a craving is a little too self righteous! Am sure we all crave things like icecream, chocolates, greasy doughnuts, coffee and other things. All these are not good for the baby but the key is moderation, in everything we put in our bodies! So I decided to have a few sips of beer and it felt good! I have not had a craving since. So I made a choice, my choice and am very comfortable with it and I will not be judged for making that choice.
Thank you all for your comments, most were very helpful
Cheers!

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Answered by mommx3 - Jul. 30, 2013 9:52pm

Baby is fine....for now. I cant even believe what you are asking. Go ahead, if you don't mind putting your baby at risk. What an immature selfish question.

Geez, I really don't care if I get mobbed here, but why in the world do people think its okay to harm their baby out of selfish reasons. Cant you wait 9 short months in order to give your baby the best start possible?

Unreal! Is the taste of beer really worth putting your baby at risk?

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Answered by nikkit - Jul. 30, 2013 12:09pm

why not have an alcahol free beer such as becks blue? x

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Answered by HasntSunkIn - Jul. 29, 2013 3:21pm

I strangely had this desire too, even though I was never much of a beer drinker before. I believe it's a personal choice and I've read conflicting studies about the effects of moderate amounts of alcohol. For me, it was more about the taste/experience, so twice I've had non-alcoholic beers while those around me indulged. Exactly what I needed without any guilt or fear. Just a couple of strange looks from those around me :)

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Answered by kelliers - Jul. 29, 2013 10:11am

If it's something known to cross the placenta, I just ask "would I give it to a newborn?". If the answer is no I don't have it because that's essentially what you're doing. These choices are intensely personal and should be between you and your doctor-your doctor may have a better solution or may ok you for half a beer or whatever.

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Answered by hopefulat40 - Jul. 29, 2013 12:25am

No way! Wait until the baby is born. There is no reason to risk anything to your little one.

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Answered by nikkiblueeyes - Jul. 28, 2013 7:20pm

Just drink alcohol free beer I have had becks blue which tastes the same as real beer but I don't know if you can get it where u are I'm in U.K xx

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Answered by Angela18 - Jul. 28, 2013 2:30am

I just answered a question like this the other day. One doctor says they've recently found that alcohol is the most dangerous teratogen and at ALL stages of pregnancy. A baby at any stage cannot clear alcohol well if at all. Sorry I wouldn't take a chance.

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Answered by savyrose27 - Jul. 28, 2013 1:13am

I know how you feel. I'm almost 37 weeks and I want a beer so badly. But I've gone this whole time without any alcohol so I'm just going to stick it out. I've heard O'Doul's non-alcoholic beer tastes pretty good. I have a friend who drinks them. I may have to try that. I'm pretty sure 1 beer would be fine. You're in the 2nd trimester. If you really want 1, go for it. As long as you aren't going on a bender don't stress too much. Just like caffeine. In moderation it's okay.

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Answered by bdawn8403 - Jul. 28, 2013 12:46am

Is it really worth the risk?

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