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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Drinking alcohol in months before pregnancy ‘changes baby’s face’

Human Reproduction journal

Drinking alcohol in the months before conception could change the face of your child, a new study suggests.

While it is well-established that consuming significant amounts alcohol during pregnancy is harmful to a child’s health, little has previously been known about the effects of low alcohol consumption – even prior to pregnancy – on children’s facial development.

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