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The article “Alcohol Abuse in Pregnant Women: Effects on the Fetus and Newborn, Mode of Action and Maternal Treatment” discusses about the physical effects of alcohol consumption in pregnant women and their fetuses.

Moderate evidence exists that a normal amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy leads to the interruptions on the development and growth of the central nervous system of fetus. This may lead to the abnormal birth or lower body weight of the baby at the time of birth. It is well recognized that the consumption of alcohol can put the fetus in a risky position during ...