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.
Almost all drugs pass through the placenta to reach your baby and have some effect on her (Behnke et al 2013) . Drugs in your body may reduce the amount of oxygen that can reach your baby. Early in pregnancy, some drugs may affect your baby's development.Your baby may not grow as well as expected in your uterus (womb) (Behnke et al 2013) .Taking illegal drugs may cause problems later on in your pregnancy, too, as they can affect how well the placenta works.his article explains how different drugs can affect your pregnancy and your baby. The more facts you know, the better your choices will be. And if stopping drugs is a problem for you, getting help is a big step towards giving your baby a healthy future.