Whenever this issue comes up, there are comments that ensure that we are exaggerating, that nothing happens for a drink, for a sip, for a toast. Thus, It is still necessary to warn that if you are pregnant you should not drink alcohol.
And more, knowing the figures that indicate that many pregnant women do not give up alcohol, as has just been known in Mexico, where only 50% of pregnant women give up their consumption, although most do know the negative effects of This substance on the fetus.
This is just announced in the country, where these days the Mexican Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics is taking place. In addition, it has been pointed out that it is a global problem, since society is not aware of the dangers and the number of pregnant women who consume alcohol has also increased in Europe.
For example, among the European countries are Russia, Portugal and the United Kingdom most affected by this problem, while in South America we can talk about Argentina and Chile.
Remember that alcohol consumption during pregnancy is one of the most frequent causes of mental retardation and there are other risks for development, malformations ... and even a moderate consumption of alcohol in pregnancy can affect the baby.
It is difficult to find a solution, but what is clear is that this has to come from many points: education at school, information campaigns, the family environment that has to support the pregnant woman, the industry that has to warn more clearly of the risks ...
Regarding campaigns, some shocking ones often come out, like this one from the European Alliance, "Too young to drink" or this one that reminds us, we must do everything to protect our children. Health authorities continue to raise public awareness, and we have seen that even in Britain drinking alcohol while pregnant could be considered a crime.
In conclusion, there is no minimum amount of alcohol that can be considered safe, so no, we are not exaggerating and It is necessary to warn that if you are pregnant you should not drink alcohol.
