Before i knew i was pregnant i had a couple of drinks at a function, now i cant stop overthinking about it. read something online that scared me about effects on baby. has anyone come across this, im planning to ask my gynac too.
Dont worry yourself sick over what ifs. Going forward just stay off alcohol completely, thats the protective thing to do. And have an open chat with your doctor, they wont judge, they will just guide you.
I would really say avoid alcohol fully during pregnancy, my doctor was very clear about that. It can affect development in different ways. If you had some before you knew you were pregnant, dont panic, just stop now and mention it to your gynac honestly.
What i read and what my doc said is that drinking can cause something called fetal alcohol effects that affect learning and behaviour. The advice everywhere is zero alcohol to be safe. For your exact concern please speak to a doctor, they can guide better.
Alcohol in pregnancy can affect the baby's brain development, so doctors advise avoiding it completely, there is no known safe amount. Whether it causes that specific learning issue or not, the safest choice is just no alcohol. Please talk to your doctor if you are worried about past drinking.
