Look up Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.... alcohol can have devastating effects on an unborn child.....don't chance it.
Addiction, or ignorance of the effects on the fetus, or both.
the first trimester
You should never drink any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. There is research showing that very small amounts can have an effect on a fetus and cause birth defects. Drinking any amount of alcohol can cause FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
Fetal alcohol syndrome. This includes decreased development of the fetus, intra-uterine growth retardation, mental retardation.
From conception to birth.
Yes, alcohol can cross the placenta from the mother's bloodstream to the fetus. This can have harmful effects on the developing baby's growth and development, leading to a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It is important for pregnant women to avoid consuming alcohol to protect the health of their baby.
Alcohol consumption anytime in a pregnancy is dangerous to the fetus
Yes it barfs
Through the blood system
Melanoma.
the alcohol and cigarette smoke gets to the fetus through the mother and her blood which can affect the baby in many ways.