Is Non-Alcoholic Wine Safe During Pregnancy? What You Actually Need to Know

This article has been reviewed for medical accuracy. Content reflects current guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Always consult your OB/GYN or midwife before making dietary decisions during pregnancy.

If you're pregnant and missing wine, you've probably landed here because you want a real answer. Not a liability paragraph. Not "ask your doctor" as a full stop.

Here it is: The official medical guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is complete abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy. The CDC is equally direct: "There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant" (CDC, Alcohol Use in Pregnancy, 2024). That guidance applies to beverages with trace alcohol, too. Dealcoholized wine contains 0.5% ABV or less. Whether that trace amount is acceptable in your specific pregnancy is a conversation you need to have with your OB/GYN.

What we can do here is give you the actual facts about what these labels mean, what YOURS contains, and what questions to ask your doctor so you can have a real conversation instead of a vague one.

What "Non-Alcoholic" and "Alcohol-Free" Actually Mean on a Wine Label (It's Not Zero)

This is where most articles go soft. They use the terms interchangeably. They aren't.

In the US, the FDA defines "non-alcoholic" on a wine label as containing 0.5% ABV or less. That is the legal ceiling, not a guarantee of zero. A bottle labeled "non-alcoholic" in the US could contain anywhere from 0.0% to 0.5% alcohol by volume.

"Alcohol-free" carries a stricter definition in the European Union: under 0.05% ABV. That's a 10x lower threshold than the US "non-alcoholic" standard, which is why EU-labeled products with the "alcohol-free" designation test much closer to zero.

Then there's "0.0% ABV." Products marketed this way typically contain trace amounts below the 0.05% detection floor. They are not literally zero. The 0.0% designation is a marketing convention, not a scientifically verified absence of all alcohol.

The practical upshot for pregnancy decisions: a US bottle labeled "non-alcoholic" and a EU bottle labeled "alcohol-free 0.0%" are meaningfully different in their trace alcohol content, even if neither contains what most people would call "a drink."

This distinction matters specifically because ACOG's guidance on alcohol in pregnancy draws no minimum threshold. Their position is that no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy has been established.

What the Medical Guidance Actually Says (ACOG, FDA)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is the primary medical authority on pregnancy care in the US. Their official position: there is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.

That guidance is based on the relationship between alcohol and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs are entirely preventable with no alcohol exposure. Because no minimum safe threshold has been established, ACOG recommends complete abstinence.

Most OB/GYNs follow this guidance directly. Some may individually assess trace amounts in dealcoholized beverages differently, but "most OB/GYNs" is not a reason to make your own call. Your doctor knows your pregnancy, your history, and your risk factors.

One piece of context worth having: ripe bananas contain approximately 0.4% alcohol from natural fermentation. Fresh fruit juices can contain 0.1–0.5% alcohol for the same reason. These are foods most OB/GYNs do not advise against. Whether that makes dealcoholized wine at comparable ABV levels equivalent is not our call to make. It is information worth bringing to your appointment.

The FDA has not issued specific guidance on dealcoholized wine during pregnancy beyond the general ACOG alignment. What the FDA does regulate is the labeling standards described above.

Dealcoholized Wine vs. Non-Alcoholic Wine: The Difference for Pregnant Women

Most "non-alcoholic" wine falls into two categories. The difference matters for both taste and for what you're actually drinking.

Dealcoholized wine starts as real wine. Grapes are grown, fermented, and processed through standard winemaking. At the end, the alcohol is removed through one of several methods: vacuum distillation, spinning cone column, or reverse osmosis. What remains is a wine-derived product with the flavor compounds, tannins, and structure of real wine, minus most of the alcohol. Residual ABV after dealcoholization is typically 0.5% or less.

Grape juice-based NA wine is not wine at all. It's grape juice with flavoring. It's a different product category and generally tastes like it.

YOURS is dealcoholized wine. Real California winemakers, real grapes, real fermentation, real wine process. The alcohol is removed at the end. That process is what allows YOURS to taste like wine rather than grape juice, and it's also why the ABV sits at 0.5% or less rather than 0.0%.

For pregnancy purposes, the distinction is: if your OB/GYN has cleared dealcoholized beverages at 0.5% ABV or less, YOURS qualifies. If they have advised you to avoid any product with any measurable alcohol content, then YOURS, like all dealcoholized wines, is not appropriate during your pregnancy.

What YOURS Non-Alcoholic Wine Contains (Specific Numbers)

Because this matters specifically for your decision, here is what YOURS contains:

• ABV: 0.5% or less after dealcoholization. This places YOURS in the US "non-alcoholic" category per FDA labeling standards.
• Calories: Under 20 per glass.
• Sugar: Zero added sugar. Sweetened with monk fruit.
• Carbs: 4g per serving.
• Preservatives: Standard wine production preservatives only. No artificial preservatives beyond what is standard in conventional wine.
• Winemaking: California winemakers. Real wine process. Two years of development to get the flavor profile right.

If you need to verify the specific ABV of a particular YOURS SKU, the label is the authoritative source. You can also contact sipyours.com directly to confirm ABV for a specific product before purchasing.

What YOURS is not: a zero-alcohol product in the literal sense. If your medical guidance is to avoid any detectable alcohol content entirely, you need a product that meets EU "alcohol-free" standards under 0.05% ABV, or a grape-juice-based NA wine with no fermentation history.

If your OB/GYN has said dealcoholized wine at 0.5% or less is acceptable for you, YOURS fits that guidance.

Non-Alcoholic Wine While Breastfeeding: Same Conversation, Different Nuance

Breastfeeding guidance on alcohol is more forgiving than pregnancy guidance, but it still defaults conservative.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends avoiding alcohol while breastfeeding. Their published guidance acknowledges that moderate alcohol consumption may be compatible with breastfeeding in some circumstances, and they reference a threshold of 0.5g of alcohol per kg of body weight for nursing mothers who choose to drink. That is not an endorsement. It is a harm-reduction context.

At 0.5% ABV or less, a full glass of YOURS contains minimal alcohol content. Whether that crosses any meaningful threshold given your body weight, the timing of feeds, and your overall situation is a question your OB/GYN or lactation consultant can actually answer.

The same rule applies here as during pregnancy: bring the specific numbers (0.5% ABV or less, under 20 calories, zero added sugar) to your appointment. You'll get a better answer than "avoid all alcohol," or you'll get confirmation that avoidance is right for your situation. Either is useful.

The Social Occasion Case: Why This Matters Beyond the Glass

Pregnancy changes a lot of social rituals. Toasts you'd normally participate in. Wine pairings at dinners. The glass that signals "I'm off duty." For a lot of people, the absence of that glass is not about craving alcohol. It's about not wanting to explain yourself at every gathering.

That is a real thing. And it is exactly why this conversation matters.

If your doctor clears a dealcoholized wine with 0.5% ABV or less, YOURS gives you the ritual back. The pour. The glass. The swirl. The pairing with a meal you actually cooked. Nothing performatively virtuous about it. Just the experience, without the parts you're avoiding.

If your doctor advises complete avoidance, that is the right answer for you. YOURS will be here after your pregnancy and after you're done breastfeeding, whenever that is.

The choice is YOURS. We just want you to have the actual information to make it.

If you are in the pre-conception period and thinking about alcohol, the does alcohol affect fertility article covers what the research shows about alcohol's effect on hormonal function and conception timing, for both partners. For a full technical breakdown of what 0.5% ABV means in terms of actual ethanol amount, see how much alcohol is in non-alcoholic wine.

Explore the YOURS collection at sipyours.com when you're ready. For more on what's actually in the bottle, read How Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Actually Made. When you are ready to choose a bottle, see The Best Non-Alcoholic Wine: An Honest Buyer's Guide for a full category overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to drink non-alcoholic wine while pregnant?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises no alcohol during pregnancy, and their guidance applies to beverages with trace alcohol. Dealcoholized wines contain 0.5% ABV or less. If your OB/GYN has specifically cleared dealcoholized beverages at that level, NA wine may fit their guidance. Ask directly and follow their advice.

Does non-alcoholic wine have any alcohol in it?

Yes, trace amounts. In the US, beverages labeled "non-alcoholic" can contain up to 0.5% ABV under FDA rules. Products labeled "alcohol-free" in the EU must be under 0.05% ABV. Even products labeled 0.0% ABV contain trace amounts below the 0.05% detection threshold. YOURS Non-Alcoholic Wine is 0.5% ABV or less after dealcoholization.

Can you drink dealcoholized wine when pregnant?

Dealcoholized wine starts as real wine and has the alcohol removed, leaving 0.5% ABV or less. Whether that trace amount is acceptable during your pregnancy is a question for your OB/GYN. For context, ripe bananas and many fruit juices naturally contain 0.1–0.5% alcohol from fermentation. Your doctor can weigh your specific situation.

Is 0.5% alcohol safe during pregnancy?

ACOG states there is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, which means their official guidance is complete abstinence. Some OB/GYNs may assess trace amounts differently in individual cases, but the conservative position is to avoid it. Consult your doctor before consuming anything with any alcohol content while pregnant.

What non-alcoholic wines are 0.0% ABV for pregnancy?

No wine product is truly 0.0% in practice. EU "alcohol-free" labeling means under 0.05% ABV. US "non-alcoholic" labeling allows up to 0.5% ABV. Products marketed as 0.0% ABV contain trace amounts below the 0.05% threshold. If you need the lowest possible trace content, look for products specifically labeled "alcohol-free" under EU standards and confirm the ABV with the manufacturer directly.

Is alcohol-free wine really alcohol-free?

Technically, no. "Alcohol-free" on EU labels means under 0.05% ABV. In the US, "non-alcoholic" means under 0.5% ABV, a 10x higher threshold. Even products labeled 0.0% typically contain trace amounts below the 0.05% floor. This distinction matters specifically for pregnancy decisions, where any trace amount is subject to medical guidance.

Can I drink non-alcoholic wine in my third trimester?

ACOG's guidance does not differentiate by trimester. The recommendation is to avoid alcohol throughout pregnancy. Third-trimester decisions, like all pregnancy nutrition decisions, should go through your OB/GYN. If they have cleared dealcoholized beverages for you specifically, YOURS at 0.5% ABV or less falls in that category.

Is non-alcoholic wine safe while breastfeeding?

The conservative medical position is to minimize alcohol exposure through breast milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends avoiding alcohol while breastfeeding. At 0.5% ABV or less, dealcoholized wine represents minimal alcohol content, but your OB/GYN or lactation consultant is the right person to assess your specific situation and feeding schedule. For a dedicated guide to this question with more detail on timing, trace amounts, and practical considerations, see Non-Alcoholic Wine While Breastfeeding.

Once you have medical clearance and are ready to buy, see Where to Buy Non-Alcoholic Wine: Online, In Stores, and What to Look For for a practical guide. For an overview of the full YOURS range, read The Best Non-Alcoholic Wine: An Honest Buyer's Guide. For guidance on how trace alcohol and specific wine ingredients interact with common medications, see Non-Alcoholic Wine and Medication. For a plain-language explanation of what the dealcoholization process actually does to the wine, read How Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Actually Made and Why Non-Alcoholic Wine Tastes Sweet (And the One That Doesn't).