Can you last those 9 months without your favorite cocktail? And do you really have to?
It is important to note that the above quote was spoken by a comic, and a man at that. Clearly, he will never find himself in the shoes of ladies like ourselves who have to live with the effects of wanton abandon boozing during our pregnancy.
Tread lightly if you want to talk about this during a get-together with friends and family, as it can ignite lengthy discussions. More women nowadays have been found to consume alcoholic drinks while they’re pregnant, and are celebrating a more European lifestyle where expectant moms down a glass of wine occasionally. Certain reasons have to do with stress relief, having a hard time quitting the lifestyle, peer pressure (other moms who drank with “success” are very casual about egging other pregnant moms on), as a way to fall asleep, etc.
To read the full story, grab a copy of BC Magazine Philippines' back issue (October-November 2010, Dawn Zulueta/MBM cover). Call 889-6904 or e-mail info@bcmag.ph.
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