A woman who has just learned that she is pregnant for the first time has sought advice from her health care provider about the safe use of alcohol during pregnancy. What advice should the clinician provide to the woman?
A) "It's likely best to eliminate alcohol from your diet while you're pregnant."
B) "Moderation in alcohol use is critical while you are pregnant."
C) "You should limit yourself to a maximum of one drink daily while you're pregnant."
D) "You should drink no alcohol until you are in your second trimester."
Ans: A
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Safe intake levels of alcohol during pregnancy are unknown. Even small amounts of alcohol consumed during critical periods of fetal development may be teratogenic. As a result, it is best for pregnant women to forego alcohol use throughout pregnancy.
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