- December 2, 2025
Alcohol & Pregnancy: Three Myths, Three Facts
Why risk it? Prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorder by putting down the drink. Drinking alcohol, even small amounts, is not safe during pregnancy. Substances can pass through the blood to the umbilical cord, limiting babies’ healthy development and causing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), among other issues. Unlike other birth-related disorders, FASD can