Pregnancy food guidance
Alcohol
Avoid
Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. No known safe amount or safe time has been established.
What changes the answer for Alcohol
- Wine, beer and liquor all contain alcohol.
- Alcohol can affect pregnancy before someone knows they are pregnant.
- If you drank before learning you were pregnant, stop now and discuss concerns with your clinician.
Why it matters for Alcohol
Alcohol passes to the developing baby and can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Practical takeaway
Choose a drink labeled 0.0% alcohol and check the ingredient label.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- CDC: About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked
- The Bump: Top Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked Medically reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD