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Alcohol and Pregnancy

Drinking alcohol can be harmful to your physical health and relationships. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it also can hurt your baby. Alcohol can hurt an infant’s development, even in the first few weeks of pregnancy. During pregnancy, any amount of alcohol is unsafe for your child. The problems caused by alcohol may be permanent, including low birth weight and retardation. If you are pregnant, or planning to be, and still drinking, stopping now can help your baby's health and future. If you find it difficult to go without alcohol, find a support group or contact a substance abuse professional. A pregnancy without alcohol can be one of the most important parenting decisions you’ll ever make.

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