Pregnancy Myth: Drinking Any Alcohol During Pregnancy Will Harm Your Baby

Thank you for your comments. Please note that "No amount of alcohol has been decided safe by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)." This article does not condone alcohol use in pregnant women--it suggests consulting with your doctor, a person who is intimately familiar with a pregnant woman's personal health history. Please do not draw conclusions based on your own opinions.

I agree with the previous posters, what a horribly misleading headline. Some research indicates light drinking MAY not harm the child; however, development of FASD depends on more than just amount of alcohol consumed. It also depends on the mother's general health, nutrition, her body's ability to metabolize the alcohol - that is why most responsible doctors advocate for abstinence. Some people can drink during pregnancy without deleterious effects, but who's going to risk finding out if they are one of those people or not?

May not be harmful? Is that proof enough for you? Show peer-reviewed studies that prove any alcohol is safe for pregnant women or you are doing a grave disservice to public health.

Alcohol is a teratogen - literally, a substance that causes birth defects. What other teratogens should a pregnant woman try in small doses because the effects might not be noticeable?