Fetal alcohol syndrome is a pattern of defects that can develop in a fetus in association with high levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, but not all women who drink alcohol during pregnancy give birth to babies with fetal alcohol syndrome. What is the best advice regarding alcohol for women who are pregnant?
A) Drink alcohol during pregnancy only under the guidance of your physician.
B) Do not drink alcohol during your pregnancy.
C) Drink alcohol sparingly during your pregnancy.
D) Abstain from alcohol during the first 3 months of your pregnancy.

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The best advice for pregnant women regarding alcohol consumption is to abstain completely during pregnancy. This is because no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy has been established, and consuming alcohol can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome and other developmental disorders in the child.

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