Q I love my nightly glass of wine. I haven’t had anything to drink during this pregnancy, but I’m due in three months, and I’ve heard that the baby is pretty well developed now and that an occasional glass of wine is fine. Is it OK?

A I don’t recommended that you drink wine during
pregnancy. When an expecting mother has alcohol, it’s transmitted to her unborn fetus and can cause damage at any time, even the third trimester. Alcohol can lead to birth defects such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which causes a range of disorders, including abnormal facial features, low IQ, learning and growth issues, and developmental delays. You’ve done a great job saying no. You’re almost there... keep it up!