Drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can effect the health of the developing fetus in more ways than one. It can cause serious birth defects, mental problems, miscarriage, and FAS (fetal alcohool syndrome).
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the first trimester
Addiction, or ignorance of the effects on the fetus, or both.
Drinking alcohol when pregnant can cause harm to the unborn fetus and is therefore classed as a poison during pregnancy. The alcohol can cause the fetus to be deprived of oxygen and nutrition; it could also cause fetal alcohol syndrome after birth, which can lead to mental and physical deformities.
You should never drink any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. There is research showing that very small amounts can have an effect on a fetus and cause birth defects. Drinking any amount of alcohol can cause FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
Fetal alcohol syndrome. This includes decreased development of the fetus, intra-uterine growth retardation, mental retardation.
From conception to birth.
There are no effects on the liver unless a person abuses alcohol over a period of many years or decades. However, alcohol abuse can lead to cirrhosis, or permanent scarring of the liver, and many other dangerous diseases.
Yes, alcohol can cross the placenta from the mother's bloodstream to the fetus. This can have harmful effects on the developing baby's growth and development, leading to a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It is important for pregnant women to avoid consuming alcohol to protect the health of their baby.
Yes, in New York State, warning signs regarding the effects of alcohol on a fetus are required. Specifically, the New York State Department of Health mandates that certain establishments, such as bars and restaurants, display signage that informs patrons about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This initiative aims to raise awareness and reduce the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
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