The research is clear that a pregnant woman may safely consume up to three glasses of red wine, four ounces of hard liquor or three standard-sized servings of beer a week without harming her unborn child.

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The current recommendation from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is that pregnant women should completely avoid alcohol as there is no known safe amount or time to drink during pregnancy. Consuming any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can increase the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, which can cause physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities in the child.  The statement that a pregnant woman can safely consume up to three glasses of red wine, four ounces of hard liquor or three standard-sized servings of beer a week without harming her unborn child is false and not supported by current medical research.

The Research Is Clear That a Pregnant Woman May Safely