Teratogenic Effects of Alcohol Only Occur During the First 12

Question

Teratogenic effects of alcohol only occur during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Teratogenic effects of alcohol can occur throughout the entire pregnancy, with the highest risk during the first trimester. It can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, which is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability worldwide. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to avoid alcohol consumption entirely during pregnancy.