Be prepared when socializing with friends
Have a Gameplan – plan ahead for a fun and safe activity
alcohol-free
Bring your essentials & know your surroundings
Go with supportive friend(s) – surround yourself with
friends who support your choice to not drink while you’re
pregnant
If you don’t want people to know you’re pregnant yet,
think of what you will say if people offer you a drink
Support your friend while they are pregnant
Take a pause from alcohol during their pregnancy by
quitting or cutting down
DUE DATE
40 WEEKS
Offer her non-alcoholic drinks and bring non-alcoholic
drinks to social events
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DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT A DEVELOPING BABY?
ALCOHOL PASSES THROUGH THE PLACENTA TO THE DEVELOPING BABY.
WHEN THE BABY’S DEVELOPING ORGANS ARE EXPOSED TO ALCOHOL, THIS
CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE IN THE BRAIN AND OTHER ORGANS. THIS DAMAGE
CAN’T BE FIXED OR TREATED.
IT IS PREVENTABLE, AVOID ALCOHOL, REDUCE THE RISK.
Take part in social and recreational activities with her that
don’t involve alcohol
Help reduce the stress in her life (Ask her for specific ways
you might do this)
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