Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause physical and mental birth defects. Although many women are aware that heavy drinking during pregnancy can cause birth defects, many do not realize that ...
One of the most severe effects of drinking during pregnancy is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is one of the leading known preventable causes of mental retardation and birth ...
As of February 1, 2005, the Liquor Licence Act requires certain premises to post signs warning women that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.