The Effects of Maternal Drinking During a Pregnancy

question 16

Multiple Choice

The effects of maternal drinking during a pregnancy

• A) are permanent and irreversible.
• B) reversible if the mother stops drinking at some point in the pregnancy.
• C) are reduced if the mother only drinks heavily during the early part of her pregnancy.
• D) are reduced if the mother only drinks beer or wine, but not hard liquor.

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