Explain the Risks That Are Associated with Drinking and Pregnancy

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Essay

Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy.Explain the link between alcohol consumption and both fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.

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Definitions:

Empty Nest Syndrome

A feeling of sadness or emotional distress affecting parents when their children leave home for the first time.

Parkinson's Disease

A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs motor skills, speech, and other functions.

Impaired Immune

A condition in which the body's immune system is not functioning properly, leading to increased susceptibility to infections.

Stillbirth

The death of a fetus at or after the 20th week of pregnancy.