Before she can say, 'Oh I'm pregnant, I need to take of myself,' the damage may be done. |
Many birth defects form during the embryonic period, before a woman even realizes she's missed her first period. |
Women should know too that any amount of alcohol is unwise during pregnancy. Again, because a woman may be pregnant and not realize it, a woman who could be pregnant and is drinking could be doing harm and not even know it. |