What are the Risks of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy?
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy poses serious risks to the developing fetus. It can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The most severe form of FASD is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which includes facial abnormalities, growth deficiencies, and central nervous system problems.
