Prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

It would be wise for any mother who is trying to get pregnant to abstain from drinking. It has been noted that one glass of wine is different then drinking seven drinks, however there is not any guarantee that the fetus would not be overly sensitive to the alcohol consumption. The effects of alcohol during the first trimester can cause physical damage. Drinking during the second trimester can result in the risk of spontaneous abortion. Drinking during the third trimester can cause growth deficiency. In 1981 the U.S. Surgeon General declared that no alcohol consumption was safe for the unborn fetus.