Is it safe?
Alcohol
Is alcohol safe during pregnancy?
United Kingdom · NHS
AvoidOfficial guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.
The safest approach is to not drink alcohol at all while pregnant, to keep risks to your baby to a minimum.
Source: NHSLast reviewed 1 February 2025
United States · FDA, CDC & ACOG
AvoidOfficial guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.
There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. CDC advises not drinking at all while pregnant or trying.
Source: CDCLast reviewed 20 January 2025