Stumbled across this group a little earlier than I should have (husband and I are just starting to try!) Does anyone have any advice when it comes to alcohol, specifically having a few drinks the week of ovulation? I’ve cut it off cold turkey the past few months but will be on vacation for the first time in a while during the week we will officially start trying. I’ve read some articles that say one drink is okay, but others say not to. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

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My OB said a few drinks is no big deal until you get a positive test. The placenta forms around week 6.

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Drink till it’s pink. Don’t go blackout crazy, but feel free to enjoy yourself. You don’t share a blood supply with baby until several weeks past ovulation. A couple margaritas isn’t going to materially impact your chances.

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In general, I think it’s ideal to cut it when you’re trying but I also think it’s fine to enjoy a couple drinks on your vacation if you want to! Just take a test before you go and when you come back. And lots of water to help detox.

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Doctors say you have more chances of conceiving when drunk because your stress is low. Moreover even if you conceive placenta does not get formed until 6 weeks so you have enough time for the alcohol to be out of your system. Just don’t go crazy.
No stress plays a big role in conceiving.

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I agree to this I conceived during my vacation. I noticed I was ovulating but didn’t cut out the drinks as I really wanted to have a good time in my vacation. it relaxed me and I conceived that month.

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Thank you all so much, this is all super helpful!!

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