A recent study compiled by Dr Jonathan Sher suggests that women who binge drink in the first three months of pregnancy can cause Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) which manifests in a malformed face and potentially fatal damage to the brain and other organs. Dr Sher said that there is too much emphasis on the misuse of alcohol generally and not enough attention being paid to the damage caused to unborn children: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article7045739.ecePersonally, I don't think it's worth the risk of drinking at all during pregnancy, let alone binge drinking. If a person wants to damage themselves with alcohol - that's one thing, but damaging someone else is way out of order!
I completely agree with your comment at the end of this blog, binge drinking yes everybody does it especially students but its completely out of order when it damages someone other than yourself. People who choose to binge drink have the choice but the unborn baby doesnt and its not fair especially with the risks carried. whats worse is everybody knows the risks about drinking through pregnancy and yet still people do it... its not right....
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