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Explain why consumption of alcoholic beverages by a pregnant woman is likely to be

more harmful to her fetus than to herself. [1]

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Answer:

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a serious condition that can affect a child throughout life called fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Step-by-step explanation:

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol it's passed to the baby through the bloodstream.

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