Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Causes
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Alcohol travels through this path and affects the baby's development, particularly the heart and brain.
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Causes of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alcohol can cross from the mother's blood to the baby's blood. It is passed through the placenta. Even a small amount of alcohol can damage the fetus. Doctors do not know how much alcohol it takes to cause defects. The risk increases with moderate to heavy drinking and with binging. But even social drinking may pose a danger.
Any type of alcohol can cause birth defects.
Alcohol travels through this path and affects the baby's development, particularly the heart and brain.
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