several studies have found that a concerning number of women continue to drink during pregnancy. A...
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Study: 20% to 80% Women Drink During Their Pregnancies
There’s no real formula for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) – no one knows how many drinks it takes...
Court Ruling Says Mother Who Drank Heavily during Pregnancy Not Guilty of Crime
Recently, we shared a post that discussed whether or not drinking during pregnancy should be...
Should Fetal Damage from Alcohol Consumption Be Considered a Crime?
In an appeal court in the United Kingdom, lawyers are arguing that a little girl, now age 7, is...
New Technology Helps Researchers Study Effects of Alcohol on Fetal Hearts
While some studies have claimed that it is “safe” to consume moderate amounts of alcohol during...
Study: Nearly 18 Percent of Women Drink Alcohol During The First Trimester
According to a recent report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
Study: Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy Lowers Infant IQ
Drinking during pregnancy has been a debate for quite some time. While some still believe that a...
Pattern and Severity of Facial Deformities and Brain Abnormalities in FAS Linked to Gestational Age of Consumption
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) can lo very different from one child to the next: while some children...
New Research to be Published on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
For decades, women have been warned to abstain from alcohol during pregnancy. The consequences of...
Should Women Not Drink In Case They Become Pregnant?
Many women know the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. New guiines, however, are...