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Binge Drinking During Pregnancy

Binge drink baby damage 'unclear'

There is scant evidence that occasional binge drinking during pregnancy can harm the unborn child, say scientists.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7092527.stm

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Well, alcohol is poison to the human body, so I think women should not take the chance. My wife didn't drink or smoke at all during any of our kids. No sense in taking the chance for one or two times drinking. Just be patient and wait. To many things cause problems with pregnancy, why would you want to take the chance?

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The thing I do not understand about reports like this is why bother to publish them if in the end you recommend that they do not drink at all?

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I too found that article confusing. It repeats both that there is no substantial evidence found and makes it sound like it is okay for them and then turns around and says they recommend No drinking--and it seems they do this over and over. Especially the quote from the doctor

It makes it sound as if he thinks there is no problem with it.

Living here in Alaska we have a high number of FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) children born in the native villages mostly. It is so sad to see how it affects the child after they are born.

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What are the outward symptoms of a child born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

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I am no mommy but why would I want to binge drink while pregnant anyway? Just seems stupid cause you can fall down and hurt yourself or worst.

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Drinking while pregnant 'not a crime'

A WOMAN who drank half a bottle of vodka and eight beers a day while pregnant did not commit a crime against her disabled daughter, a court says. Ref. Source 4