Can drinking alcohol cause miscarriage?

Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of miscarriage. Harmful ingredients in alcohol, such as methanol, lead, hydride, etc., have obvious damaging effects on the human body, especially on the brain nerves and reproductive system. After pregnant women drink alcohol, these harmful substances may enter the fetus through the placenta, affecting the normal development of the fetus, and in severe cases may cause miscarriage.

Alcohol can also affect the health of pregnant women, dilate blood vessels, accelerate blood circulation, and increase uterine contractions and convulsions, which also increases the risk of miscarriage. Especially in the early stages of pregnancy, when the embryo is more fragile and more sensitive to external environmental stimuli, drinking alcohol at this time may bring more serious consequences.

In addition to the direct risk of miscarriage, drinking during pregnancy may also cause other long-term effects on the fetus, such as fetal alcohol syndrome, intellectual disability, etc. From the perspective of eugenics, pregnant women should avoid drinking throughout their pregnancy.

Although occasional drinking does not necessarily lead to miscarriage, in order to avoid any potential risks, pregnant women are advised to completely quit drinking. At the same time, both husband and wife should also avoid drinking during pregnancy preparation to keep their bodies in the best condition and lay a good foundation for the birth of a healthy baby.