can you drink wine while pregnant

Drinking wine while pregnant is not considered safe. There is no known safe amount or time to consume alcohol during pregnancy because any amount can pass through the placenta and cause potential harm to the developing baby, including the risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) which can lead to lifelong physical, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities. Health authorities including the CDC, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and others recommend complete abstinence from alcohol while pregnant to minimize risks such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and developmental problems in the child.