Major medical organizations in the United States, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that women completely avoid drinking alcohol during every stage of pregnancy. Since no particular amount of alcohol consumption has been definitively established as “safe” during pregnancy, the medical establishment has opted for a cautious, “better safe than sorry” approach. Addiction medicine specialist Dr.
Paul Daidone, told The Epoch Times, “Considering the potential risks and that there’s no known level of alcohol consumption that is completely safe, it’s better to not drink at all throughout pregnancy so that you give your baby the best chance in life.” However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that lower levels of consumption are risk-free. The study didn’t follow the children past age five, or screen for other potentially adverse effects.
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