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DermotToday at 20:38Request review
"I honestly don't think the odd drink or two would harm baby and I really think this is nobody's business but the mother-to-be". (part of Jean Durant's earlier posting.)

Does everyone agree with her on this point? I just feel that it is also the business of the foetus in the womb - or, is this another topic?

What do you mean as in "also the business of the foetus in the womb"??

"I honestly don't think the odd drink or two would harm baby and I really think this is nobody's business but the mother-to-be". (part of Jean Durant's earlier posting.)

Does everyone agree with her on this point? I just feel that it is also the business of the foetus in the womb - or, is this another topic?

I abstained with the first three babies, had the odd glass of cider or wine after 16 weeks with the last two. I agree that excessive consumption is very bad for the baby and a no, no.

Whilst breast feeding them all i was encouraged to drink a can of guiness for its benetits with iron levels.

Caz x

I agree with you Jean to a point.

It's kind of like using inappropriate words nowadays......once upon a time no one batted an eyelid but now they do.....because times have moved on and society feels differently about them.

I KNEW that drinking and smoking were damaging to unborn children .....so I stopped.......no way would I have done if I hadn't known ......but I did. So there was no excuse for me to continue.

My mum smoked her way through both her pregnancies....never giving the ill effects any thought as it wasn't the done thing then...... and had two tiny babies.........and so did my sister.(who did know)....... sister also drank alcohol.......not to huge excess but over the suggested amount.

I didn't do either and had two bigger babies......

Though....my niece has hardly had a days illness in her life....... I have to say.....but.........if it's a 50/50 decision I'd prefer to err on the side of extreme caution where a precious life is concerned.

But that's just me

My MIL said she used to have a ciggie whilst breast feeding ......I nearly fainted........goes to show how times have changed lololol xx

What about smoking? Both equally harmful during pregnancy, I'd say.

Every new life should be given the best start possible.

I wonder how we ever had healthy babies 40/45 years ago?

There were no government warnings about anything then. I smoked the entire 9 months of both pregnancies. No-one warned me that it was bad for baby (:

Luckily both my daughters were fine healthy children.

I have never liked alcohol but if I had I would have continued to drink. There was no-one to tell us the harm it might do.

I honestly don't think the odd drink or two would harm baby and I really think this is nobody's business but the mother-to-be.

Jean.

Hi Fee:-))
It really depends on how much shes drinking.
some people stop for the entire pregnancy which is probably the best plan.

*fingers crossed*

we'll all be able to make the next one Fee.

Definately would love to link up in a bar somewhere beforehand if we can lol xx

yeah gutted muffy was so looking forward to meeting you and mcanne .

at least daves onthe mend and there will be a new date soon !

Fee xx

Hi Fee !!!

So sorry we didn't get the chance to meet this weekend.

Maybe next time eh? xx

i think its wrong . that ok with you hoff ?

You keep asking for my views without leaving one of your own . so what is it then ?

Fee xx

what are your views Fee

Haven't done it, wouldn't do it, don't agree with it xx

Well the sugar free drinks often contain sweeteners and aspartamane (sp) which is (according to some) not good for you.

Jill

I see nothing wrong with the odd pint of Shandy.

There may be sugar in lemonade but there's also sugar in coke and other pop, even fruit juice are women supposed to give up them and sweets and chocolate and even fruit which also contains sugar???

Just found this, it's a grant for new mums to be of £190.

http://campaigns.direct.gov.uk/money4mum2be/

From April 2009, you can claim a one-off, tax-free payment from H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you're a mum-to-be who's at least 25 weeks pregnant. The payment is called 'Health in Pregnancy Grant' and is to help you prepare for the birth of your baby.

Your due date needs to be on or after 6 April 2009 for you to make a claim.

Who can get Health in Pregnancy Grant?

You can get the grant if all of the following apply:

you are 25 weeks pregnant or more
your expected date of delivery is on or after 6 April 2009
you have been given health advice from a midwife or doctor
you may not get the grant if:

you are subject to immigration control or
you are not present, ordinarily resident or have a right to reside in the UK
How much do you get?

The grant will be a one-off payment of £190 for each pregnancy. It will not affect your tax credits or any other benefits. Everyone will get the same amount – you will not be asked about your income.

How do you claim?

Get a claim form from your midwife or doctor any time from 1 January 2009 onwards - as long as you're at least 25 weeks pregnant and your expected delivery date is on or after 6 April 2009. Your midwife or doctor must fill in their part of the form and sign it before giving it to you.

You will need to get your claim form to HMRC within 31 days of your midwife or doctor signing the form - otherwise you may miss out on the grant.

I'm sure the occasionally shandy wouldnt harm the baby ..

You should have gone for the Sugar free lemonade Hayley :-)

Unless there's something in that too. It's really hard these days because there's so much additives etc in everything.

Shandy now adays I think will be even more frowned upon...when I was full term with no 2 I craved a shandy in a heat wave..but all that sugar in fizzy pop tks tks

Thanks Rose, ssshhhh you're more of a detective than me but don't tell anyone lol I've a reputation to uphold lol