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Just one round? Is it worth the RISK? This award-winning film can change lives.
No one knows what the safe limit is for each person or each pregnancy. Like any drug, it affects people in different ways, so the safest choice is no alcohol, no RISK.
They didn’t have all the facts. In 2016 all the Chief Medical Officers across the UK changed guidance…
Why take the RISK?
Right! You wouldn’t fight pregnant because of the risk of harm to your unborn baby.
So, for the same reason, why drink when pregnant and take the RISK?
One round in the ring is 3 minutes but those 3 minutes could change a baby’s life forever. One drink, one binge can cause harm. The decision to drink in pregnancy could have the same outcome as jumping into the ring.
Why take the RISK?
Even one drink may affect an unborn baby’s breathing for 2 or more hours. Wouldn’t it be better to learn breathing exercises to relax?
Do you really want to take the RISK?
Drinking while pregnant can cause brain damage. It is the most common disorder linked with FASD…
Why take the RISK?
You are not alone. Lots of people have FASD or wonder if they have it. Contact your GP and ask for referral for a neuropsychological assessment. Tell them you would like to be assessed for FASD diagnosis.
GPs and midwives can point you toward help if you can’t stop. If you had small amounts before you knew you were pregnant or while pregnant, in most cases the RISK is low. Choose to stop drinking now for your baby’s future. If your child has challenges later, ask doctors about FASD.
Early diagnosis matters.
If you are pregnant or think you could become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all, to keep risks to your baby to a minimum.
Drinking in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby, with the more you drink the greater the risk. The risk of harm to the baby is likely to be low if you have drunk only small amounts of alcohol before you knew you were pregnant or during pregnancy. If you find out you are pregnant after you have drunk alcohol during early pregnancy, you should avoid further drinking. You should be aware that it is unlikely in most cases that your baby has been affected. If you are worried about alcohol use during pregnancy do talk to your doctor or midwife.
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