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Alcohol-free treats
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/02/2006 01:16:32
ThinkBaby has found a great wine company called LoNo for those times when yet another orange juice just doesn’t hit the spot…
I remember once when I had an antenatal check-up with my doctor and it was my birthday. Leaving work early, I remembered, to my horror, that I had allowed myself a birthday glass of red wine at lunchtime. Could the doctor detect this? Would I
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Sweeteners and fizzy drinks
By ThinkBaby on 25/07/2007 01:40:40
Fizzy drinks can be great for morning sickness and as an alternative to your pre-pregnancy glass of wine, but go easy!
of the easy traps to fall into is substituting espressos and wine with soft drinks. True, fizzy drinks can help stave off feelings of pregnancy queasiness, and there is a limit to the amount of water or fruit juice you'll fancy drinking when your friends
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Alcohol while breastfeeding
By Maria Muennich on 27/04/2007 09:05:46
Must you be t-total or is an occasional glass of wine or beer ok? Just how abstemious do you need to be?
if you do like the occasional glass of wine then you can usually enjoy it without feeling guilty that you will harm your baby.But the timing of any drink you do choose to have is also important. The level of alcohol in your breast milk reflects the level
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Study links Alcohol and Premature Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2009 00:05:38
An Australian study suggests a link between drinking in early pregnancy and an increased risk of going into premature labour
An Australian study of over 7000 women has found an increased risk of premature birth in the cases of women who drank alcohol during the first trimester of their pregnancies. Whilst the medical profession generally seems to be torn between advising women to cut alcohol out comple...
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New guidelines on alcohol in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/05/2007 11:58:00
The Department of Health has changed its guidelines on alcohol to recommend no drinking in pregnancy.
this great online store selling alcohol-free wines and spirits: LoNo.
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Alcohol in Pregnancy: Yes or No?
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2010 02:04:13
Every time one study claims women should cut out drinking, another study suggests a little drink is fine in pregnancy - so what should you do?
be surprised how little one unit actually is (especially now that wines are generally stronger than they used to be, and we rarely measure out a small glass size when we drink).The best idea, if you really do miss drinking, is to avoid stronger drinks like
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Could a little alcohol in pregnancy actually do good?
By Matt Fricker on 06/10/2010 12:10:43
Drinking one unit of alcohol weekly won’t harm your unborn baby, according to new research
Light drinking during pregnancy won’t harm your unborn baby, new research has said, reports the Telegraph. The study, which involved over 11,000 mums, found that those who drank one or two units a week were 30% less likely to have children with social or emotional difficulties, c...
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Christmas drinks put to the test - non-alcoholic tipples
By Kyrsty Hazell on 23/11/2010 16:06:19
Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you miss out on the festive cheer, especially with the range of non-alcoholic drinks around. We put them to the test...
Non-alcoholic Christmas drinks for mums-to-beIf you're pregnant this Christmas, it might feel like you're missing out a bit on some of the festive foods and alcoholic offerings. However, you can treat yourself to a variety of fab non-alcoholic options that taste delicious - and s...
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Top tips for breastfeeders in the party season
By Thinkbaby on 24/12/2008 01:38:48
The debate about drinking in pregnancy is increasingly confused but still advises caution. You should also keep a limit on drinking when you're breastfeeding
drink lowers the rate of alcohol absorption, so a glass of wine over dinner is better than one taken aloneStrong alcoholic drinks like cocktails can take many hours to clear the bloodstream, it's best to steer clear of these completelyIf you're not sure
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New research urges pregnant women not to drink alcohol
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:38:52
Just a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy found to increase chances of premature birth
A couple of glasses of wine a week during pregnancy could be enough to put your unborn baby at risk of foetal alcohol syndrome, according to new research from Dublin.The new study contradicts recent research that suggested the odd alcoholic drink
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