Can drinking cause down syndrome during pregnancy?

Question

Before i knew i was pregnant i had a couple of drinks at a function and now im so worried. Keep reading random things online and getting more tension. Does alcohol actually cause this? someone pls tell honestly.

Kadamba Sachdeva · Answer

I am in my 2nd trimester now and I also get so paranoid thinking if something I ate or did could affect my baby. Actually, Down syndrome is genetic and not related to drinking, but alcohol causes other serious defects. Did anyone else also feel scared about every little thing in their second trimester?

Sudha Lohia · Answer

I had a difficult C-section and realized how important it is to protect our body and baby. Down syndrome is a genetic issue, not caused by drinking, but alcohol carries other huge risks for the baby's development. Please take care of yourself and talk to your gynac if you are worried about any past exposures.

Trishna Khandelwal · Answer

I am also learning about all these things since we are planning to start a family. Down syndrome is a genetic issue, but alcohol can cause other growth problems for the baby. To be safe, my elder sister advised me to completely stop any drinking even while we are trying to conceive.

Vartika Kachwaha · Answer

Down syndrome is a natural genetic condition that happens during conception, not from drinking. Just stay positive, pray, and take good care of your health from now on. Avoid alcohol completely to keep your baby safe and blessed.

Archana Ganguly · Answer

No, Down syndrome is genetic and not caused by drinking. But still, you must strictly avoid alcohol as it's very harmful for baby's development.

Preeti Natarajan · Answer

I completely understand how much we worry about everything we did or might do during pregnancy, the anxiety is so real. Drinking alcohol doesn't cause Down syndrome, which is actually a genetic chromosomal condition. However, alcohol can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is also serious, so it is best to avoid drinking completely.

Ekta Naidu · Answer

Let's be clear: drinking does not cause Down syndrome, as that is a chromosomal disorder. But drinking alcohol during pregnancy causes severe physical and mental birth defects called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. There is no safe limit for alcohol during pregnancy, so just don't drink at all.