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Could drinking excessively during the first few weeks of pregnancy cause a blighted ovum?
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Maybe: Alcohol in pregnancy is associated with birth abnormalities and possibly heavy drinking can be associated with blighted ovum.
Answered 11/28/2016
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Unknown: This is not known for sure but it's probably not so. However, heavy drinking in first trimester can absolutely cause fetal alcohol syndrome and possible fetal death, so how about it's a really poor idea!
Answered 6/8/2018
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