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Originally Posted by Kizzy
No, It's called adhering to governmental guidelines which (once again) state that 1 125ml measure of wine per week has never been found to have any adverse effect on an unborn child.
I can't copy and paste but that is the information I've seen.
We all have our own opinions though, let's leave it.
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Right, and so the obvious thing to do is to risk becoming the first case of evidence that 125ml once a week can do harm.
That's the point here, really. "No evidence so far" doesn't mean it's impossible, just that there are no documented cases. Taking that risk is entirely up to the woman herself (although as I said I find needless risk taking with children, whether they're born yet or not, utterly selfish) - the decision not to be involved in it is, and should rightfully be, down to the person being asked to provide the alcohol.
There is a very slim chance that drinking a small amount is risking harm when pregnant, documented cases or not. Alcohol enters the bloodstream and alters brain chemistry (even small amounts) - an unborn baby directly shares it's mothers blood supply via the umbilical cord - therefore that alcohol may enter the child's bloodstream. Just because there's "no evidence yet"... It still doesn't sound like a particularly clever plan.
There is NO risk that NOT drinking is harmful. It's a no brainer.
I enjoy a drink every now and then, but honestly, if someone told me tomorrow that I can never have another sip so long as I live or risk (no matter how small) the health of my children, I'd really not be that bothered. I'd never so much as glance at the stuff again. What's 9 months?? Seriously! How about just, for less than one year, giving it a miss just incase?
I'd also add that if I was this young lad, I'd be informing the bar manager that I would still refuse service to pregnant women. If that cost me the job, so be it. A minimum wage is not worth compromising your morals.