Clues to How Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Harms Child's Brain [Consumer.Healthday.com]

Samantha Sangenito 8/6/144:00 AM

When a woman drinks heavily during pregnancy, the harmful effects on her child's brain development appear to continue over time, a new study indicates.

The findings point to a possible reason for the persistent attention and behavior problems experienced by children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, the researchers noted.

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