1 Hoarseness is an abnormal change in the voice. 2  The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis. 3  The underlying cause of hoarseness can usually be diagnosed by a health care professional based on the patient's history and physical exam.  The treatment for hoarseness depends on the underlying cause.
1 Alcohol can cause damage to a developing baby at any stage during the pregnancy. 2  It can affect the babyâs body and in particular the babyâs brain development. 3  The damage caused by alcohol in pregnancy is for life and may not be seen at birth.es. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm a baby during pregnancy. 1  Alcohol crosses the placenta to the developing baby. 2  The alcohol will reach the developing baby very quickly and its blood alcohol level will be the same as yours. 3  Alcohol can cause damage to a developing baby at any stage during the pregnancy.
Taking almost any drug during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the fetus. For instance, babies who are exposed to cocaine have a tendency to have smaller heads that indicate a lower IQ. Cocaine-exposed babies have a higher risk of birth defects that impact the urinary tract or heart.