Alcohol
'Avoidance of alcohol is the safest option for you and your baby’.
Did you know it is safer to avoid alcohol if you’re trying to get pregnant?
Alcohol affects your fertility. Nobody really knows how much it is safe to drink before your chances of conceiving are reduced. But we do know that heavy drinking can disrupt menstrual cycles, and that women who do not drink sensibly can take up to twice as long to conceive. So if you’re trying for a baby, it’s advisable to avoid alcohol altogether.
There are also good reasons why men should avoid drinking excessively if trying for a baby:
- Alcohol kills sperm and can make a man less fertile
- Heavy drinking can cause temporary impotence
- You will have less chance of becoming pregnant if the man drinks too much. And while you may not want to make him stop, you can make sure he knows the facts.
If you want advice on making changes to the way you use alcohol, please contact Swanswell, our approved provider of alcohol support services, on tel: 01788 559400 or email admin@swanswell.org