For most mothers, one thing is clear: no alcohol while pregnant!
Experts believe that not only the amount of alcohol consumed but also many other factors can affect the harmful effect of alcohol during pregnancy. One thing that is certain is that alcohol in any amount can have serious consequences for the baby.
The harm caused by alcohol during pregnancy has been known for more than 100 years. Alcohol enters the bloodstream of the unborn child and does the greatest harm to brain development.
Affected children have a condition called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD presents with a variety of symptoms that can vary in severity. Children with FASD tend to to be underdeveloped physically and mentally, to have behavioral problems, great difficulties sleep, eating and motor agitation disorders.
Children with FASD may have attention problems and reduced intelligence. As teenagers they they are prone to aggression and depression and have difficulty forming bonds with others. However, some children with FASD have normal intelligence and only have behavioral difficulties. These "less severe cases" often go undetected as such.
FASD is 100% preventable – simply by not drinking alcohol while pregnant. Experts therefore, advise women not to drink any alcohol during their pregnancy. It should do not have "that one glass" at any time, either towards the beginning of the pregnancy or at the end month. Beware of craving chocolate liqueurs or the like! This can easily trigger you you have a significant amount of alcohol in your system.
The same is true when breastfeeding. While you are breastfeeding your baby, your baby he drinks whatever you drink. Therefore, the same rule applies during this period: Do not take any alcohol - no even the proverbial "bubble glass for the milk to flow".

Drug use of any form should be completely off limits during pregnancy.