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I think i might be pregnant&i am taking a test tonight,but i have been drinking heavily,how would that affect the baby?(i can legally drink in the uk)

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Fetal damage: Alcohol can damage the fetus and the child can be born with fetal alcohol syndrome

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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