October 21, 2005

Drinking in mothers hurts babies\' sight

A South African study finds women who drink during pregnancy may be injuring their babies\' eyesight. Researchers from Wayne State University and the University of Cape Town evaluated 131 babies of mixed race...A South African study finds women who drink during pregnancy may be injuring their babies\' eyesight. Researchers from Wayne State University and the University of Cape Town evaluated 131 babies of mixed race. They interviewed the mothers on their drinking behavior during pregnancy, examined the infants for fetal alcohol syndrome and tested their visual acuity.

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