About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Why it's important Alcohol use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, stillbirth, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause a range of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). During pregnancy , alcohol can pass from the pregnant woman to the ...
Pregnancy and alcohol use is like giving your baby a drink. Learn more about the effects on the baby and risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy .
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Learn why drinking alcohol while pregnant is a leading cause of birth defects and how it can affect the developing fetus. Find out about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, the risks of miscarriage and stillbirth, and the importance of avoiding alcohol during pregnancy .
If you drink alcohol during pregnancy , your baby may be at risk of lifelong birth defects. If it is hard for you to stop drinking, talk with your obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) or other health care professional about getting help.
Data and Statistics on Alcohol and Pregnancy
Review data on alcohol use and pregnancy along with descriptions of national data sources.
No. Exposure to alcohol from all types of beverages— including beer, wine, hard seltzer, hard cider, alcopops, distilled spirits (liquor), and mixed drinks—is unsafe for developing babies at every stage of pregnancy . A glass of wine, a can of beer, and a shot of liquor all have about the same amount of alcohol .
Trends in Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy in the US
This study examines trends and correlates of current alcohol use, binge drinking, and heavy drinking among pregnant women in the US from 2011 to 2024.
Learn how alcohol exposure before birth can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), a range of lifelong conditions that can lead to disability. Find out why there is no safe amount of alcohol for pregnant women and how to get help if you need it.
Alcohol intake and pregnancy
This webpage provides information on the effects of alcohol intake during pregnancy and its implications for maternal and fetal health.
Prenatal alcohol exposure—a contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes and the leading preventable cause of neurodevelopmental disability worldwide—has increased in the United States over the ...