Why Is It Dangerous for a Pregnant Woman to Drink

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why is it dangerous for a pregnant woman to drink alcohol?

• A) She might fall and hurt herself and the developing fetus.
• B) She might lose her inhibitions and have unprotected intercourse which would harm the fetus.
• C) Exposure to alcohol may cause her to contract fetal alcohol syndrome which can result in serious developmental and psychological problems.
• D) Exposure of the developing baby may cause fetal alcohol syndrome that can result in serious developmental and psychological problems.
• E) It's dangerous for everyone to drink alcohol and for a pregnant woman, because her fetus is also "drinking," it's twice as dangerous.

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