The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox. Stout contains antioxidants What's more, dark beer, especially stout, has been found to reduce your risk of blood clots, according to the University of Wisconsin. Guinness is the record breaker in beer circles Guinness is the number one stout in the world, and surprisingly, it's sold in more than countries.
It's been around for years "Stout has been brewed since the beginning of the 18th century when a number of 'stronger' beers were brewed, which, because of the use of hops, had good house-keeping properties. Stout goes with sparkling wine The Black Velvet cocktail was created in to mourn the death of Prince Albert.
It takes just under two minutes to pour to perfection The perfect pour of a pint of Guinness Draught takes approximately More in this section. Mark Moriarty on the best spots in Cork for lunch, a Michelin-starred dinner and a pint. Experts at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and public health organizations recommend that pregnant women — and women who are trying to get pregnant — avoid alcohol completely.
When you drink while pregnant, the alcohol quickly travels through your bloodstream, crosses the placenta, and reaches your baby. Your baby's body breaks down alcohol more slowly than yours does, so your little one may end up with a higher level of blood alcohol, and be exposed to alcohol for a longer time than you would be. Drinking during pregnancy creates a number of potential risks for your baby. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders FASD is the term experts use to describe the range of problems related to alcohol exposure before birth.
The most severe result of alcohol use is fetal alcohol syndrome FAS , a lifelong condition characterized by:. Heavy drinking during pregnancy having eight or more alcoholic drinks a week, or three or more drinks on any one occasion greatly increases the risk that a baby will suffer from FAS, with the associated problems.
But even babies exposed to smaller amounts of alcohol in utero can develop FASD or a number of mental, physical, or behavioral problems. As little as one drink a day can raise the odds of miscarrying or having a baby with a low birth weight.
It can also increase your child's risk of having problems with learning, speech, attention span, language, and hyperactivity. Some research has shown that expectant moms who have as little as one drink a week are more likely than nondrinkers to have children who later exhibit aggressive behavior. You may find it easy to stop drinking while pregnant, especially if you don't drink much normally, or if you suddenly find alcohol repulsive due to food aversions or morning sickness.
But for some expecting moms, it can be a lot more difficult. If you're struggling to give up alcohol during pregnancy, get help as soon as possible. Here are some options:. The term "nonalcoholic" is a bit misleading when it comes to beer and wine. Drinks labeled "nonalcoholic" can contain trace amounts of alcohol while those labeled "alcohol-free" shouldn't contain any. All nonalcoholic beers and many nonalcoholic wines actually do contain some alcohol, though usually less than half a percent.
For comparison, a regular beer typically contains about 5 percent alcohol. However, researchers have found that some drinks contain greater amounts of alcohol than claimed on their labels — even some labeled "alcohol-free. Although it seems unlikely that the trace amount of alcohol in an occasional glass of nonalcoholic or alcohol-free beer is harmful to your baby, the possibility is something to be aware of — especially if you drink these beverages often or in large amounts.
To eliminate all risk of alcohol exposure, experts recommend that expectant moms avoid these drinks altogether. Many women don't know they're pregnant until they're well into their pregnancy. The jury is largely out about exactly how much alcohol can be drunk during pregnancy, and when.
New draft guidelines from the government are expected to be released in the middle of next year - until then, the Department of Health suggests anybody concerned they have drunk too much alcohol during pregnancy should contact their doctor. Smoking during pregnancy at new low. Binge drinking 'link to overeating'. Should drinking in pregnancy be seen as a crime? NHS: alcohol and pregnancy. Image source, SPL. The advice for when it is OK to drink during pregnancy varies. FAS is a rare but serious condition that can cause:.
So when is it OK to drink during pregnancy? With the blinds down, curtains drawn, and TV turned up loud, lest anyone hear the telltale sound of a cork popping and beat down the door to enforce their opinion. Join Ellen on Twitter or see more from her here. This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community.
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