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Not only can the pregnant mother's health be severely effected, the baby can have irreversible damage done. FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is very serious and everything should be done to avoid it.

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Q: What are the consequences of drinking alcohol while pregnant?
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Is it illegal to serve alcohol to someone pregnant?

No one should drink while they're pregnant. Drinking while pregnant causes fetal alcohol syndrome.


Defects to drinking while pregnant?

The general term is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.


Social consequences of alcohol during pregnancy?

In the western world there are no laws regarding the consequences of drinking while pregnant. I assume in Islam country's where the consumption of alcohol is not permitted there may be some.


What if your drunk and pregnant?

Drinking while pregnant; especially drinking too much and getting drunk can cause fetal alcohol poisoning to your unborn baby. Wise up!


How is alcohol linked to birth defects?

Drinking large amounts of alcohol while pregnant causes.fetal alcohol syndrome,which includes mental retardation,heart problems.growth deficiency.experts warned that binge drinking early in pregnancy was dangerous even if the woman quit drinking later


Can you tell if an infant has fetal alcohol syndrome?

Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by the mother being an alcoholic and drinking while she is pregnant. It is not a disease that can be passed on to anyone.


What are the effects of drinking while pregnant to a developing fetus?

Look up Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.... alcohol can have devastating effects on an unborn child.....don't chance it.


Does drinking while pregnant cause mental retardation?

Drinking during pregnancy causes fetal alcohol syndrome. Babies with this condition have problems with learning.


If drinking a whole bottle of liquor while 2 weeks pregnant can that cause the baby to die?

Not likely, but it can cause fetal alcohol syndrome.


How much can drinking affect your baby if you dont know your pregnant?

It is best not to drink while you are pregnant. However you did not know you were pregnant so don't worry yourself about the past (because there is nothing you can do to change it) just make sure that from now on you avoid alcohol, drugs, smoking and second hand smoke. I am sure things will be fine with your baby but as you are obviously concerned, it would be best for you see a qualified doctor.


Is it okay to drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy?

No, drinking while pregnant can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, miscarriage and other birth defects


What are the chances of getting pregnant while drinking?

Drinking does not affect getting pregnant. In order to get pregnant, a woman must have intercourse. If the males sperm (released after ejaculation) fertilizes the females egg during sex then she can become pregnant. Drinking will not affect conception.