Pregnancy Risk Factors: Drinking Alcohol
This may be a risk if you are drinking 3 to 5 alcoholic drinks a day on or before pregnancy.
The Results:
For you, this may cause miscarriage, preterm delivery and even liver problems. Drinking alcohol can lead to unexpected accidents. A simple slip can pose a threat on your pregnancy. There is a tendency that casual drinking of alcohol can lead to alcoholism.
If you are drinking alcohol while pregnant, your baby may get FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome), and may also lead to mental retardation, emotional and learning problems, birth defects, low birthweight and potential death.
Pregnancy Tips:
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are pregnant. If you are a social drinker before you get pregnant, make sure to make the necessary adjustments when you are expecting. Seek help if you have a drinking problem.
Pregnancy Risk Factor: Drug Abuse and Misuse
