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Is Your Baby Drunk in the Womb?

Summary by Dr. Joseph Mercola

New research shows that more children are harmed by their mothers’ drinking than previously thought, with 1 in 6 showing signs of cognitive and social problems caused by alcohol they “consumed” prenatally. While The Times reported that the study has been criticized for spreading fear about the consequences of prenatal alcohol consumption, researchers stand behind it, insisting that “the responsible message is abstinence.” Substance abuse of any kind...