Drinking some alcohol during pregnancy enough to alter baby’s brain

Drinking Even Low Amounts of Alcohol During Pregnancy Changes Baby’s Brain Structure

Drinking alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development, according to a new MRI study. Next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the results of the study will be presented. “Feta

Study reveals how drinking alcohol can affect baby's brain structure during pregnancy

According to a recent MRI study, drinking alcohol during pregnancy, even in low to moderate doses, can affect the baby's brain structure and impede brain development. Results of the study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can expose the fetus to a group of conditions called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Babies born with fetal alcohol spe…

Drinking some alcohol during pregnancy enough to alter baby’s brain

Scientists compared the brain MRI scans of foetuses whose mother had drunk alcohol, with those who had not.

A mom who drank a few glasses of wine while pregnant had a son with developmental issues. She said the buzz wasn't worth it.

Natalie Battaglia doesn't know if alcohol in pregnancy contributed to her son's unusual mannerisms, but she still regrets drinking.

A mom who drank a few glasses of wine while pregnant had a son with developmental issues. She said the buzz wasn't worth it.

When Natalie Battaglia finally got pregnant with her first child after over a year of trying, she cherished it like nothing else. That meant avoiding anything that could harm the baby, including alcohol, save for the very occasional half-glass of champagne. | Business Insider Africa

Drinking during pregnancy even in low amounts may alter baby’s brain structure

‘Pregnant women should strictly avoid alcohol consumption,’ scientists say