Tag: fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

  • Alcohol and Pregnancy: Understanding Risks and Safety

    Read more When a pregnant individual consumes alcohol, it directly impacts their developing baby since alcohol crosses the placenta. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of the baby being born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). In the U.S., approximately 40,000 infants are born with FASDs each year. Key Information about Alcohol and…