We’re always told we shouldn’t drink while pregnant, but how about while you’re trying to conceive? Same thing. Drinking 1-5 drinks/week can decrease a woman’s fertility. Heavy drinking can also decrease a man’s sperm count and libido, even impotence. Alcohol may also prevent a pregnancy from implanting in your uterus. Even drinking during the earliest stages of pregnancy can lead to FASD. In summary, there is no safe time to drink during pregnancy, no safe amount, and no safe type of alcohol.

Key Takeaways:

• Many women believe that drinking is allowed provided the lines on their pregnancy test shows pink but there might be reasons to do away with alcohol altogether.
• The evidence from scientific research has shown it that women should not be drinking because even taking 1 to 5 drinks a week decreases fertility.
• Men should not be engaging in heavy drinking because when they do this tends to lower their libido and their sperm count.

“The first 8 weeks of pregnancy are called the embryonic stage; this is when your baby’s organs and systems are forming. It’s important to avoid any alcohol during this time because it can cause significant birth defects.”

Read more: https://www.health4mom.org/alcohol-effects-conceiving-pregnancy/