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Based on the available information, it is generally recommended that no alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood through the placenta to the fetus, and it can have a negative impact on the developing fetus.

Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can lead to a range of physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, collectively known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) [1]. FASDs are completely preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy.

The severity of FASDs can vary, but even low levels of alcohol consumption can be harmful to the developing fetus. There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, and there is no safe time to drink during pregnancy, either [2].

It's important to note that binge drinking, or consuming four or more drinks on one occasion, poses even greater risks to the developing fetus [3].

Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is best to abstain from alcohol completely. If you need help quitting, talk to your healthcare provider.

Sources:

* [1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). <https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/facts.html>
* [2] National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2021). Fetal Alcohol Exposure. <https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/fetal-alcohol-exposure>
* [3] American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2018). Alcohol Use in Pregnancy. <https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2018/10/alcohol-use-in-pregnancy>
* [4] DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/disease/fetal-alcohol-syndrome>