Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: The Vital Choice

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The Vital Choice
<Tab/>What is the leading known cause of mental and physical birth defects, surpassing both spina bifida and Down syndrome? Which drug produces more severe abnormalities in a developing fetus than heroin, cocaine, or marijuana? The answer to both questions is the same: alcohol. Alcohol (wine, beer, or liquor) is the most common preventable cause of birth defects. Women drink alcohol during pregnancy, they risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price in mental and physical deficiencies for the rest of his life. Yet many pregnant…