Alcohol and Babies Don’t Mix

There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. All types of alcohol are equally harmful, including wine and beer. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth and a range of lifelong physical, behavioral and intellectual disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The best course of action is to eliminate all alcohol when you are trying to conceive, says NurseWise, a nurse triage and health education provider.