It's the age-old question, is it safe for women to enjoy a drink while pregnant?
The answer is no, according to a new analysis published this week in BMJ Open.
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Researchers assessed the risks of drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy from recent studies.
They found that consuming just two to three drinks a week can increase the risk of preterm birth by ten percent.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests women refrain from all drinking during pregnancy.
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