[organicpapayamama]

I've had this lingering cough all night and day and I finally decided to take some cough syrup. The last time I bought some, or so I thought, I was pregnant with ds and I made sure to get the one without alcohol. So I thought this didn't have any. Well after I took like a tablespoon sure enough it has alcohol. I don't feel comfortable knowingly drinking alcohol in pregnancy... I'm not too worried about it though because it was so little but I'm just a tad worried. So mamas, tell me I have nothing to worry about

thanks.

 

[DeChRi]

No worries at all.

 

[Bubblette]

don't worry!

Recent studies in europe actually showed occasional drinking was linked to better outcomes (bigger babies I think). One does of cough syrup is not gonna hurt.

 

[JorgieGirl]

I had a nice swig of my hubby's beer last night and am not worried...So, yeah, I'd say wouldn't even register on the radar.

 

[Starfish11]

I agree totally that one dose is not going to affect your sweet babe

 

[Carliegirl]

No worries at all.

 

[Tenk]

I have sips of wine here and there anyway as well. Wine is suggested in helping releave contractions if your having them too. I'd say as long as it worked, it's ok. I wouldn't over do it though. LOL

 

[wobit]

I have a half a beer or a couple sips of wine about once a week. (not on an empty stomach, and I do happen to be 6 feet tall...). I would not be concerned at all about the alcohol in cough syrup. Being able to breathe and sleep is important for good growth of your baby, too!

 

[Zangua]

There are absolutely no studies that show occasional alcohol consumption hurts babies in any way. There of course ARE studies that show that a lot of alcohol consumption does hurt babies- what we don't know is where the line is.
Most health professionals, including several high risk OB/GYNs who I work with personally, say that the equivalent to a glass of wine or a beer a week is perfectly acceptable. So a dose of cough syrup shouldn't even be on your list of things to worry about.

 

[Mosaic]

Oh gosh, a whole tablespoon!?!?!

You'd probably get more alcohol in grapes that have been sittin' in your fridge for a while.

 

[organicpapayamama]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaic Oh gosh, a whole tablespoon!?!?! You'd probably get more alcohol in grapes that have been sittin' in your fridge for a while.

hahahaha... I know I know its such a small amount but I had to vent to someone. Thanks for listening to my nonsense lol