Pregnant Women Warned Against Alcohol Consumption Over Risk of Congenital Heart Defects
Pediatric cardiologists at the Uganda Heart Institute have cautioned expectant mothers against consuming alcohol during pregnancy, warning that harmful exposures could increase the risk of congenital abnormalities, including heart defects in unborn babies. The specialists say some pregnant women consume alcohol under the misconception that it cleanses their bodies and, consequently, protects their unborn children. However, doctors warn that the belief is dangerous and could have serious consequences for the developing baby.
