Glencoe Health

Introduction:
In this lesson, you learned about the many things a pregnant woman can do to help ensure that her baby will be healthy, such as eating a balanced diet, seeing a medical professional regularly, and getting appropriate exercise. One of the most important things a pregnant woman can do to protect the fetus is to avoid alcohol. This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discusses the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Links to Explore:
Alcohol Use and Pregnancy
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/factsheets/FAS_alcoholuse.pdf

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the CDC fact sheet on alcohol use during pregnancy.
• Then answer the following questions:

1			How much alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy?
2			What are FASDs and what kinds of problems can they cause?
3			What fraction of all American women drink during pregnancy, despite its known risks?
4			At what point during pregnancy should a woman stop using alcohol?