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Does Drinking After Sex Harm Fetus In Case Of Pregnancy?

Okay so I had unprotected sex on Friday with my boy friend. But he is not sure if before he pulled out because he knew he was gonna come if he came a little in me. But what worries me is that we had unprotected sex on Friday and on Saturday I had a few drinks. I am worried that if I result pregnant that will harm the fetus.
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Alcohol is known to affect a fetus especially during pregnancy, especially during the first three months. But going by the timing of drinks that you mentioned, if i was in your place, i would not worry right away about the harmful effect of the drink.
Alcohol damages the fetus when taken frequently for long duration. However, if you do get pregnant, i will have two suggestions for you:
1. Do not drink during the entire period of pregnancy and a few weeks after that too.
2. Get regular ultrasound sonography scans of the fetus during the pregnancy. Be in regular follow up of your Gynaecologist.

I hope i have answered your question. Feel free for any further questions.
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Does Drinking After Sex Harm Fetus In Case Of Pregnancy?

Alcohol is known to affect a fetus especially during pregnancy, especially during the first three months. But going by the timing of drinks that you mentioned, if i was in your place, i would not worry right away about the harmful effect of the drink. Alcohol damages the fetus when taken frequently for long duration. However, if you do get pregnant, i will have two suggestions for you: 1. Do not drink during the entire period of pregnancy and a few weeks after that too. 2. Get regular ultrasound sonography scans of the fetus during the pregnancy. Be in regular follow up of your Gynaecologist. I hope i have answered your question. Feel free for any further questions.