There are many myths around alcohol and sex. One common belief is that drinking alcohol before sex can somehow reduce the chances of getting pregnant. This idea often spreads through word of mouth, ...

International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day is coming up on September 9th. This special day is a reminder to avoid alcohol if you’re pregnant. Many people know you shouldn’t ...

New research shows that occasional exposure to alcohol may influence facial shape and brain development. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes a range of severe neurodevelopmental ...

New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ...

Alcohol can gently affect gut health during pregnancy by affecting digestion, vitamin absorption, and the gut bacteria. These changes may affect comfort, immunity, and overall well-being for both you ...

Experts are calling for clearer labelling on low-alcohol drinks to distinguish them from alcohol-free options, amid growing popularity among pregnant women and a significant lack of information. The ...

A simple information sheet may help prevent harms caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. A study just published in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that women who reviewed a flyer with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Little to no attention has been given to the father's potential contribution to fetal alcohol syndrome disorders. Katleho Seisa/E+ ...

If you’re pregnant, don’t drink any alcohol. Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy is a core message from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...

Premature birth occurs when a baby is born before full-term development. Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can influence the ...