PRECONCEPTION HEALTH

Going alcohol free, before the baby bump

Give your baby the healthiest start, before you start trying

When to start

Before you start trying to conceive

Who should participate

Both partners for best results

Goal

Zero alcohol consumption

Benefit

Healthier baby and pregnancy

Key things to know

01

No amount of alcohol is considered safe before the bump

02

Both parents avoiding alcohol before trying improves the chance of a healthy baby

03

It's never too late to quit. Quitting today can make a positive difference for you and your future child

Understanding alcohol, your body and your future baby's health

The safest choice is to avoid all alcohol before the baby bump

Any amount of alcohol can affect your future baby’s development, with lifelong impacts. Drinking can affect hormone levels, egg and sperm quality, and increase the risk of miscarriage.

To help make a healthy baby, both men and women should avoid alcohol when trying to get pregnant. The good news is, it’s never too late to quit. Stopping now can still improve your chances of conceiving and supporting a healthy pregnancy.

Myth busting

Learn more in the videos below

Every Moment Matters

Learn about the importance of preconception health and planning.

How drinking alcohol affects fertility

Learn how alcohol can affect fertility in both men and women, and why it’s best to avoid it.

Learn more in the videos below

Every Moment Matters

Learn about the importance of preconception health and planning.

How drinking alcohol affects fertility

Learn how alcohol can affect fertility in both men and women, and why it’s best to avoid it.

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