Which of the following statements concerning consumption of alcohol by women during pregnancy is true?
A. Any amount of alcohol is potentially harmful to the developing child.
B. Consumption during the first eight weeks is relatively harmless because of the small size of the embryo.
C. Damage occurs only during the embryonic stage.
D. Consumption of small amounts of alcohol can actually be beneficial to fetal health.
Answer: A
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