Impact of Alcohol During Pregnancy
Understanding why prenatal exposure occurs is important — and it's rarely simple. Common reasons include:
Not knowing they are pregnant (most people don't know for at least 6 weeks)
Unplanned pregnancy (nearly half of all pregnancies)
Misinformation or conflicting advice from healthcare providers
Substance use disorders or addiction
Mental or physical health conditions
Cultural norms and differences
Limited access to prenatal care
There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy — and no safe time to drink throughout pregnancy. All types of alcohol carry a risk to fetal development.
If you or someone you know is pregnant and needs support with alcohol use, help is available — without judgment.
Call IHR – Institute for Health and Recovery: 617.661.3991
For more information, visit FASD United.