Drinking alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage.

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Is it true that drinking alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage?

Yes. Multiple authoritative sources, including a CDC page, an NHS page, and a systematic review and meta-analysis, state that alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. A population-based cohort study likewise reports increased miscarriage odds with early-pregnancy drinking.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence for · 6

About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy | Alcohol and Pregnancy | CDC

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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy | Alcohol and Pregnancy | CDC. (n.d.). cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol-pregnancy/about/index.html

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Preconception and Early-Pregnancy Alcohol Consumption in Women and Men, Infertility and Risk for Miscarriage.

2026

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M, M. M., CHX, L., AJ, B., CP, V. B., AGMGJ, M., R, G., & VWV, J. (2026). Preconception and Early-Pregnancy Alcohol Consumption in Women and Men, Infertility and Risk for Miscarriage.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18182953

Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Miscarriage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis -

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Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Miscarriage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.14124

Women's health

1992

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B, C. C. & Association, A. M. (1992). Women's health. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/womenshealth00clay

Drinking alcohol while pregnant - NHSNHS

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Drinking alcohol while pregnant - NHSNHS. (n.d.). nhs.uk. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/drinking-alcohol-while-pregnant/

Alcohol Consumption in Women during Pregnancy & Lactation

2019

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Alcohol Consumption in Women during Pregnancy & Lactation. (2019). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3497663

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