Patient's question:
I am 27 years old this year. I got married in October this year. My period came on October 16th, and it hasn't arrived yet. The last time I used a pregnancy test strip, I found out I was pregnant. At the end of October, I drank almost a whole bottle of red wine. On November 23rd, I also took one "Four Seasons Throat Soothing Tablet." I want to know if this will have an impact on the fetus.Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, it is not a major issue if a pregnant woman occasionally drinks alcohol, but being drunk during pregnancy is a relatively dangerous behavior. Drinking alcohol will certainly affect the brain of the fetus, and the extent of the impact cannot be predicted. The process of embryonic development involves the continuous development of the fetal nervous system, so drinking alcohol at any time can cause damage to the fetal nervous system. Pregnant women should pay particular attention to abstaining from alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy and after the sixth month. During the first three months of pregnancy, it is a critical stage for the formation of the fetus. If alcohol is consumed in the early stages of pregnancy, the division of fetal brain cells may be hindered, which can easily lead to developmental disorders of the central nervous system and result in low intelligence in the future. The peak period of fetal growth occurs after the sixth month of pregnancy. If alcohol consumption continues at this stage, it will cause even more severe damage to the fetus.