Well, nay-sayers, prepare to be proven wrong. All of you snarky mamas who glared at me nursing my 3 1/2-year-old on the NYC subway, prepare to be amazed. And to all of my family and friends who wanted to chastise me about nursing a walking, talking, thinking, laughing little man named Fred, thanks for holding your tongues. Because we did it.
What's in this article? Drinking alcohol during her pregnancy can cause a woman's baby to be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities. In fact, alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor) is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and developmental disabilities in the United States.
I have to admit, my immediate reaction used to be, Shame on her.. Shame on that mom for drinking so much when everyone knows a pregnant mom's alcohol consumption can cause birth defects. How selfish. Super judgy, I know.It turns out, however, that not only is that line of thinking judgy, but also possibly ignorant to the extreme. have to admit, my immediate reaction used to be, Shame on her.. Shame on that mom for drinking so much when everyone knows a pregnant mom's alcohol consumption can cause birth defects. How selfish. Super judgy, I know.