Understanding the lasting damage from drinking during pregnancy

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a broad term used to identify a wide range of disabilities caused by exposure to alcohol prenatally.

It could be the drinks a woman might have before she realizes she’s pregnant, or something consumed at the end-stage of pregnancy to celebrate the impending birth. Maria Hayes tells us what may seem like a minor infraction could have long-term effects.

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