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With Cheryl Lythgoe, matron at mutual healthcare provider Benenden Health.
Festive fizz
Q I’m nearly six months pregnant – should I abstain from alcohol completely this Christmas, or is a celebratory glass of fizz now and then OK? Joanna, Windsor
The current guidelines are, you should avoid alcohol during pregnancy as it can increase the chance of preterm delivery.When alcohol is ingested, it’s transferred to the growing baby through the placenta,
