Preconception Health  Cut Back on Alcohol  Trading in your
cocktail for a "mocktail" is a smart move when you're trying to
conceive. Here's why.  wine glasses  Do you enjoy a glass of
chardonnay with your supper or a beer with your barbecue? Need a
nightcap (can't imagine ending the day without one)? You
probably already know that drinking alcohol isn't safe when
you're pregnant. Some suggest that even moderate drinking during
pregnancy can result in birth defects and complications for the
baby — including a low IQ.  While hard data on the dangers of
moderate drinking during pregnancy is hard to come by (heavy
drinking is a definite no-no), doctors, midwives, and even the
U.S. surgeon general (who's responsible for the warning labels
you see on every bottle of booze) still recommend that expectant
moms be total teetotalers. But what if you're trying to
conceive? Do the same pregnancy prohibition laws apply during
preconception? Well, yes, they do — if you choose to be on the
safe side (always the best side to