Pregnancy

If women drink more than once or twice a week, or more than one or two drinks each time, it could affect the menstrual cycle and fertility levels. Research suggests that drinking alcohol while trying to conceive may affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant and increase the risk of miscarriage.

A woman will not know for the first few weeks that she is pregnant. By not drinking alcohol while trying to conceive, the foetus will not be exposed to alcohol and the potential harm of alcohol to the critical early development of the foetus.

It is advisable for pregnant women to abstain from drinking during the pregnancy.

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