Health Tip: Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) — No amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, experts say.

Even small or moderate amounts pose a risk, says the American Pregnancy Association.

Risks to offspring include, but are not limited to:

1. Physical abnormalities.

2. Poor coordination and memory.

3. Hyperactive behavior.

4. Learning, speech and intellectual disabilities.

5. Problems with the heart, kidneys or bones.

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