Sheila, who is three months pregnant, continues to enjoy her favorite drink, a White Russian made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream, a few nights a week. Sheila is increasing the risk that she will give birth to a baby with what disorder?

A. milk anemia
B. a neural tube defect
C. fetal alcohol syndrome
D. colic


Answer: C

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