Alcohol Use in Pregnancy
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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy refers to consuming alcoholic beverages at any stage of gestation. Alcohol crosses over to the baby and can interfere with their development.
Why it matters: No amount has been defined as safe, so the general recommendation during pregnancy is to avoid alcohol to protect the baby's development.
Possible repercussions: Exposure can affect growth and the development of the nervous system, with consequences that vary from case to case.
Which specialist provides guidance? The gynecologist follows up on the pregnancy and the pediatrician on the baby's well-being; if quitting alcohol proves difficult, the psychologist or the psychiatrist can support that process. If you are expecting a baby and have questions about alcohol use, talking about it openly with a health professional is a great help.
Data on 596 doctors who treat alcohol use in pregnancy
Which specialist treats alcohol use in pregnancy?
Alcohol use during pregnancy should be evaluated by a gynecologist, who monitors the pregnancy, along with a psychiatrist or psychologist if support to stop drinking is needed. A nutritionist can advise on diet during pregnancy. See these specialists as soon as possible if you are pregnant and drinking alcohol.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcohol use in pregnancy
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is alcohol use in pregnancy?
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy refers to consuming alcoholic beverages at any stage of gestation. Alcohol crosses over to the baby and can interfere with their development.
Which doctor treats alcohol use in pregnancy?
Alcohol use during pregnancy should be evaluated by a gynecologist, who monitors the pregnancy, along with a psychiatrist or psychologist if support to stop drinking is needed. A nutritionist can advise on diet during pregnancy. See these specialists as soon as possible if you are pregnant and drinking alcohol.