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Can Alcohol Have Bad Effect On The Embryo In The Initial Stages Of Pregnancy?
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It seems like I am pregnant. Two days past from my expected period. My concern is that I used alcohol, not that much but, a bit more than standard drink, few days ago. I worry that this may have bad effects. I just did not know that I am pregnant.
It seems like I am pregnant. Two days past from my expected period. My concern is that I used alcohol, not that much but, a bit more than standard drink, few days ago. I worry that this may have bad effects. I just did not know that I am pregnant.
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Thanks for writing to us.
Taking alcohol on a regular basis in first few months of pregnancy can cause fetal malformations and can cause a fetal alcohol syndrome. A single drink is not likely to cause any adverse effect.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Taking alcohol on a regular basis in first few months of pregnancy can cause fetal malformations and can cause a fetal alcohol syndrome. A single drink is not likely to cause any adverse effect.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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