Considering what is known about the effects of alcohol on the fetus, pregnant women should be advised to drink
A) alcoholic beverages according to their own preference.
B) hard liquor only, never beer or wine.
C) wine and beer only, never hard liquor.
D) no alcoholic beverages at all.

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Pregnant women should not drink any alcoholic beverages at all. Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which can result in physical, behavioral, and cognitive impacts on the growing fetus. There is no safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy.

Considering What Is Known About the Effects of Alcohol on the Fetus