JudyJudyJudy
07-08-2009, 11:24 PM
We've debated this on the board before, but here is more data to back up NOT drinking at all during pregnancy.
May cause thyroid problems (http://thyroid.about.com/b/2009/06/10/alcohol-pregnancy-thyroid.htm?nl=1)
May interfere with learning and memory during adolescence: "This paper clearly shows that even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can have a significant impact on child development."
(http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/preg/a/blacer040316.htm)
May cause thyroid problems (http://thyroid.about.com/b/2009/06/10/alcohol-pregnancy-thyroid.htm?nl=1)
May interfere with learning and memory during adolescence: "This paper clearly shows that even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can have a significant impact on child development."
(http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/preg/a/blacer040316.htm)