Policies on alcohol intake during pregnancy have no effect

By AGENCY

While the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant are clear, putting them into policy doesn’t seem to have a discernable effect on child health. — AFP

Doctors have long warned women against drinking alcohol while pregnant.

“There is no known safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy,” according to one piece of advice.

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