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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy The effects of alcohol use on an unborn child: 12 of 14

If you're having a drink your unborn child is too. There is no safe amount of alcohol for an unborn child. Some studies may show a small amount is okay, But that isn't always the case. Your baby's life is more important than any alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a mother's blood crossed the placenta freely and enters the fetus through the umbilical cord. The use of alcohol during pregnancy interferes with the baby's ability to get enough oxygen and nourishment for normal cell development in the brain and other organs. Some children exposed will develop fetal alcohol syndrome. Fetal alcohol s...
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