fetal alcohol syndrome

Buried in a sweeping anti-abortion bill is a provision that would immunize a doctor who discovers that a baby will be born with a devastating condition and deliberately withholds that information from his patient. That's right.

The prosecution of drug use in pregnant women does nothing to fulfill a legitimate policy goal and in fact seems to be racially motivated—at least in the implementation—rather than spurred by a concern for children.

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State health officials in Texas say asking women a few questions can dramatically decrease their alcohol use during pregnancy.

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A new study shows that among all the other potential ill effects of alcohol on pregnancy, a woman might hinder her son's chance at having a family down the road.

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