Patient's question:
I had sex on the night of the Spring Festival with my husband and we both drank a lot of alcohol, but we weren't drunk. A while later, I found out I was pregnant. How much does alcohol affect the child, and in what ways?First follow-up question: Was the only time my husband and I had sex during that period the night we drank alcohol? Does alcohol have no effect on the child? I heard alcohol is especially harmful to reproductive cells. Is that true? How does alcohol harm reproductive cells?
Second follow-up question: My child is only 48 days old, and their little toe on their right foot has some skin adhesion. Is this due to the alcohol? Will alcohol also affect the child
Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to your description, alcohol will not have a significant impact on your child. You need to pay attention to the following:1. Healthy pregnant women can continue their regular work and labor, but should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor.
2. Pregnant women should maintain a good living environment with clean and well-ventilated rooms. The ideal temperature should be between 20—22°C.
3. Fats are particularly harmful to pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy, so they should avoid cooking during this time.
4. Pregnant women should bathe and change their underwear frequently. Generally, each bath should not exceed 15 minutes, and it is recommended to take a shower. The water temperature should not be too high, as excessively hot water can harm the fetal brain cells.
5. Pregnant women should not smoke, and they should also avoid living in smoky environments, as this can affect fetal development, leading to miscarriage or malformations.
6. Pregnant women should maintain a positive mood, and their husbands should be especially caring and considerate. Avoid emotional excitement, as a bad mood can have a negative impact on fetal brain development.
7. Do not watch TV for long periods or up close. Pregnant women should maintain a distance of at least 2 meters from the screen and avoid watching thrilling TV programs.
8. Ensure 8—10 hours of sleep per day in addition to normal work.
9. Use common skincare products, avoid applying lipstick or nail polish, and avoid perming or dyeing hair.
10. Minimize visits to crowded public places, as these are places where infectious diseases like the flu can spread.
11. Avoid alcohol. If pregnant women frequently consume alcohol, it can lead to intellectual disabilities in children.
12. Pregnant women must avoid contact with toxic substances like pesticides.
13. Pregnant women should not visit households with infectious diseases (e.g., colds), as multiple viral infections can cause fetal malformations.