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Drank extremely heavily at 5-7 weeks pregnant. over 1.75 liters of vodka. now 16 weeks pg. obsessing over this. chances i caused damage?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Alcohol ; Pregnancy: In recovery from alcoholism we learn that we can not change the past. But, we can change the present. Your baby will be healthier and have better neurological functioning if you do not drink today or tomorrow. Having regrets is normal and the best way to make amends to your child is to stay sober now.

Answered 10/31/2013

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Hard to tell..: Most first trimester teratogens have an all-or-nothing effect on the developing embryo; that may not be true for alcohol exposure, though, as no dose is considered safe during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome may occur as a result and cannot be diagnosed until after delivery. Please avoid any further alcohol consumption and notify your pediatrician of this exposure. Best of luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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