Can Drinking Alcohol in Early Pregnancy Harm the Baby?

Sober Awkward

Victoria Vanstone

Humour, Funny, Mummy, Life Hacks, Beer, Anxiety, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Party Animal, Relationships, Hungover, Comedy, Paretning, Hacks, Love, Parenting, Sobriety

4.8 • 533 Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)

What are FASD's?

Is it safe to have any level of alcohol when pregnant?

How does it affect the unborn baby?

How and when is it diagnosed?

These are questions Vic and Hamish should have probably found the answers to a long time ago, but like many people, they both chose to ignore the facts about FASD and live in hope that it wouldn't happen to them. Silly really.

FASD a condition, or range of conditions, that we've all heard of, but for some reason don't take too seriously. We presume we shouldn't drink when trying for a baby but make excuses....'Surly, one won't hurt?' So, today is about facts, finding out what it is and how alcohol consumption can have impact on a baby during the first trimester.

As you may have guessed... neither of these two buffoons know much about anything, so, they have invited on an incredible guest, Sophie. Sophie has lived lived experience of FASD after exposing her unborn child to alcohol in early gestation and today discusses her own experience of living with the guilt and shame that comes alongside this diagnosis. She also chats about how it affects her sons daily life, the challenges, the wins and how gaining more knowledge about FASD has made their relationship closer.

This episode is for anyone that has ever wondered about this condition or is essential listening if you are trying for a baby.

Notes

https://www.nofasd.org.au

NOFASD Australia works to support families living with FASD and prevent harms caused by alcohol. All donations to NOFASD Australia over $2 are tax deductible, make your donation online

September 9th is International FASD Awareness Day

The 9th day of the 9th month recognises the importance of staying alcohol-free throughout the 9 months of pregnancy. Community events throughout the month of September provide opportunities to raise awareness about FASD and the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure, to support pregnant women and families, and to share this prevention message around the world. Readmore about the history of International FASD Awareness Day.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	The cattle's boiled, Vic.
0:03.8	Great, perfect timing. Just a dash of milk for me, please, mate.
0:09.5	Here you go. Should we get started then?
0:17.4	Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning and said I'm never drinking again
0:21.0	and then found yourself waving 50 bucks at a barman by happy hour?
0:25.2	Are you wondering why everyone else can stop at one while you head to a dodgy after
0:29.1	party with a weird bloke called Disco Dave?
0:31.7	If so, it might be time to take a deeper look at your relationship with your reliable
0:35.8	social crutch, alcohol.
0:38.1	On each episode, we'll investigate our own dysfunctional dealings with booze
0:42.2	and find out if it's possible to stop this deeply ingrained habit before things get too messy.
0:47.6	Yep, we're going to open up a shame shed of humiliating drinking stories
0:51.2	to help you understand why waking up from a booze coma each weekend with a kebab sticking out of your top pocket might actually be negatively impacting your health.
1:00.0	Hamish and I are here to delve into what it's like being sober.
1:03.8	An unwanted warts and all look into why giving up those cheeky pints or putting down those mummy wines will make you feel happier, help your anxiety in mental health,
1:13.3	and turn you into the most sparkly authentic version of you.
1:16.5	Won't that mean I become boring though, Vic?
1:18.4	Well, Hamish, we'll just have to wait and see.
1:20.9	I'm Victoria Vanstone.
1:22.6	I'm Hamish Adams Cairns.
1:24.2	And this is sober awkward.
1:33.1	My nan used to dip my dummy in a glass of whiskey at Christmas. Really? It's a little Christmas treat for baby Vic. No other time of year.
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