Tip - Alcohol Effects on a Fetus-Topic Overview

What effect does alcohol have on a fetus?A woman who drinks alcohol while she is pregnant may damage her developing fetus. Alcohol that a pregnant woman drinks passes from her blood into that of the fetus, where it may affect developing cells. The cells of the fetus's central nervous system are especially at risk for damage.Problems that result from alcohol use during pregnancy can range from ...
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