The use of alcohol during pregnancy can cause serious consequences to the fetus and is one of the leading causes of congenital malformations. Unfortunately, we don’t know how much alcohol is needed for the development of fetal alcohol syndrome. Because of this, women are strongly advised to refrain from using any alcohol during pregnancy.
Some of the features of fetal alcohol syndrome include facial anomalies, small head size, poor growth, mental retardation, and behavioral issues.
