Is Wine safe during pregnancy?
No type of wine has been shown safe in pregnancy, including a small glass. While breastfeeding, limit to 1 glass and wait 2+ hours.
What the sources say
CDC: there is no known safe amount or safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy, and all types — wine, beer and liquor — can be harmful, raising risks of miscarriage, stillbirth and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. It's never too late to stop. CDC specifically names red and white wine. While breastfeeding, CDC says not drinking is safest; up to 1 standard drink a day is not known to harm the baby if you wait at least 2 hours before nursing. Pumping and dumping doesn't speed up clearance. One standard drink = 5 oz of 12% wine.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
red wine, white wine, rosé, rose wine, champagne, prosecco, sparkling wine, sangria, mimosa, sake, sherry
Sources
- CDC: About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
- CDC: Alcohol and Breastfeeding
- Mayo Clinic: Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
- MotherToBaby: Food and Beverages to Avoid During Pregnancy
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.