Re: alcohol and pregnancy
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Sep 2002 11:52:33 -0500 (CDT)
Suzan
No way to know. There is something called the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,
but is sustained drinking throughout the pregnancy.
At Sat, 28 Sep 2002, Suzan wrote:
>
>I just found out I am 3 weeks pregnant. I had no idea I could be
>pregnant as husband and I have always used condoms. Unfortunately, I
>have been drinking heavily, about 5-7 glasses of wine throughout the
>afternoon and evening per day during this period of time while some old
>college friends were visiting. Of course I stopped drinking all
>together when I found out and will absolutely obstain from alcohol
>during the rest of my pregnancy. I am terrified that my drinking in
>early pregnancy has harmed my baby mentally or physically as all
>articles I have read lead to that assumption. What can anyone tell me
>about this? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks you,
>Suzan
>
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>Suzan
>
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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
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