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Alcohol (wine, beer, spirits)

In pregnancy: Never While breastfeeding: Never

There is no safe amount

Why

NO amount is considered safe in pregnancy. Alcohol crosses the placenta and can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Total abstinence from conception to birth.

Instead

  • De-alcoholised wine (0.0%)
  • Alcohol-free beer (0.0%)
  • Sparkling water with lemon
  • Fruit mocktail

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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