This past weekend was one of the most unforgettable weekends in the entertainment industry as self-proclaimed Gqom Queen, Babes Wodumo announced her pregnancy.
This one cannot be mistaken. Bongekile Simelane, also known as Babes Wodumo has been rumoured to be pregnant in the past but this time around, it was confirmed..
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Babes was celebrating her pink decorated birthday and we got much more than just balloons and view but her pregnant bump as well
Talking to MacG, Babes revealed that her wedding will air on showmax but before that there will be a surprise. Little did we know that the little surprise is Mampintsha junior. The couple is already engaged as Mampintsha has popped the question a few years ago.
What boggles our mind the most is the fact that Babes Wodumo has been seen in public numerous times downing a few bottles of alcohol. It’s her life, we know that, but we can’t help but wonder what this behavior will do to the unborn child.
Drinking alcohol while pregnant
Is it safe to drink alcohol when pregnant?
The Chief Medical Officers for the UK recommend that if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum.
Drinking in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby, with the more you drink, the greater the risk.
How does alcohol affect Babes’ unborn baby?
When Babes drinks, alcohol passes from her blood through the placenta and to her baby.
A baby’s liver is one of the last organs to develop and does not mature until the later stages of pregnancy.
Your baby cannot process alcohol as well as you can, and too much exposure to alcohol can seriously affect their development.
Drinking alcohol, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and your baby having a low birthweight.
Drinking after the first 3 months of your pregnancy could affect your baby after they’re born.
The risks are greater the more you drink. The effects include learning difficulties and behavioural problems.
Drinking heavily throughout pregnancy can cause your baby to develop a serious condition called foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
Symptoms include:
- poor growth
- distinct facial features
- learning and behavioural problems
Drinking less heavily, and even drinking heavily on single occasions, may be associated with lesser forms of FAS. The risk is likely to be greater the more you drink.
How to avoid alcohol in pregnancy
It may not be as difficult as you think to avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy, as many women go off the taste of alcohol early in pregnancy.
Most women do give up alcohol once they know they’re pregnant or when they’re planning to become pregnant.
Women who find out they’re pregnant after already having drunk in early pregnancy should avoid further drinking.
However, they should not worry unnecessarily, as the risks of their baby being affected are likely to be low.
If you’re concerned, talk to a midwife or doctor.
What is a unit of alcohol?
If you do decide to drink when you’re pregnant, it’s important to know how many units you are consuming.
One UK unit is 10 millilitres (ml) – or 8 grams – of pure alcohol. This is equal to:
- just under half a pint of cider (218ml) at 4.5% alcohol by volume (ABV: you can find this on the label)
- just under half a pint of beer (250ml) at 4% ABV
- a single measure of spirit (25ml), such as whisky, gin, rum or vodka, at 40% ABV
- just under half a standard glass of wine (76ml) at 13% ABV
You can find out how many units there are in different types and brands of drinks with the Drinkaware unit and calorie calculator.
If you have an Android smartphone, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can download the free One You Drinks Tracker from Google Play or the iTunes App Store. It allows you to keep a drinks diary and get feedback on your drinking.
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