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Alcohol and cigarrette smoke are considered teratogens or an agent that can cause abnormal prenatal development. Anytime there is a defect in development of a fetus, there is a risk for miscarriage. In the case of alcohol and cigarrettes, this will not necessarilly happen if there is limited exposure. However, is the consumption is on a repeated basis, this could cause significant harm to the unborn baby. Miscarriages occur usually because of a drop in hormones. Your best bet would be to consult your doctor.
Answer: In a word, YES. Alcohol and drugs. A mother's use of alcohol and drugs (including tobacco) increases her child's risk of mental retardation, physical abnormalities, and even behavioral disorders. Babies of drug-addicted mothers have even been known to show signs of withdrawal. Although some people believe that an occasional glass of wine is not harmful, experts usually recommend total abstinence during pregnancy. Expectant mothers should also beware of second-hand smoke. Studies indicate that 15 to 20 percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage," says The World Book Encyclopedia. "But the risk of miscarriage is highest during the first two weeks following conception (fertilization), a time at which most women do not even know they are pregnant." Another reference states that over "80 percent of miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy," of which at least half are thought to be caused by defects in the chromosomes of the fetus. These defects are not the result of similar defects in the chromosomes of the mother or father.
Other causes of miscarriage may stem from the mother's health. Medical authorities point to hormonal and immune system disorders, infections, and abnormalities in the cervix or the uterus of the mother. Chronic diseases such as Diabetes (if poorly controlled) and high blood pressure may also be factors.
Answer also: I agree with the above because studies prove that smoking and alcohol harm the fetus. If you do not miscarry, what about the health of the poor little newborn if the baby survives. Please get the help needed to help you quit if you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant. The Bible tells us "children are a gift from God". Please view them the way God does.
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∙ 15y agoInstitute of Public Health and Department of Epidemiology at the University of Southern Denmark http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12648183 found that even around five drinks a week can increase the risk of miscarriage. Other studies have proven this as well.
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∙ 12y agoIf you drink allot of it it could. You shouldn't drink when pregnant, for many reasons, one simply being that a baby born from an alcohol will also be dependent on alcohol and cry all the time.
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∙ 8y agoYes - a miscarriage is very possible under these circumstances.
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∙ 15y agoit could kill your baby or it may just cause promblems for the baby when he or she get older like they mite have a brain promblem or it can cause deliver promblems
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∙ 12y agoIf you drink a lot during a long time it might but it's rare. More likely will the baby be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Can caffeine cause miscarriage?
Caffeine highly increases your chance of having a miscarriage.
How bad is wine during the first trimester of pregnancy?
You should never drink any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking even very small amounts of alcohol can cause birth defects, miscarriage, and FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
Does drinking alcohol cause seminoma?
no.
Can you kill baby by drinking?
Heavy drinking for a long period of time will increase the risk for miscarriage but most likely will the fetus get Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
What are the disadvantages to drinking alcohol?
Too much alcohol can cause death. Drinking and driving can also accidents. Drinking too much may also cause liver damage.
Can drinking alcohol cause soft stools?
No
Can drinking alcohol cause bladder problems?
No
Drinking jack Daniels could cause miscarriage?
No but it can cause fetal damage, pre-term labor and many other things in the fetus if you do it every day. Drinking JD when pregnant is out of the question. If you try to induce a miscarriage you have to see a doctor.
Will drinking peroxide cause a miscarriage and will it kill mothers that trying to drink it?
Peroxide is a powerful poison but will not cause a miscarriage and may indeed kill the mother or make her extremely ill.
Can drinking vinegar cause a miscarriage?
No. Drinking any amount of vinegar will not cause a miscarriage at any point of time in a pregnancy. It's definitely NOT a good idea to try to end a pregnancy by taking any household preparations or drugs unsupervised. No other preparations should be used to attempt causing a miscarriage. Most will not work, and none will work safely. Trying to cause a miscarriage without the guidance of a physician may cause serious damage to a woman's body and health
Will drinking alcohol cause your eyes to dilate?
Alcohol and opiates cause contraction. Most other drugs cause dilation.
Can you loss a baby during first week by drinking alcohol?
No, you shouldn't drink any alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol, even in small amounts, can increase risk of birth defects or miscarriage - risks are higher in the first three months of pregnancy.
