Tag: teratogens
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Alcohol and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more When you consume alcohol during pregnancy, your baby is also affected because alcohol easily passes through the placenta. Drinking during this critical time increases the risk of your child being born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), which encompass a range of birth defects stemming from prenatal alcohol exposure. The most severe form,…
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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…