Drinking alcohol at any point in pregnancy leads to poorer brain function in babies, a new study has confirmed. Researchers at the University of Bristol compared 23 published studies on drinking during pregnancy and found evidence it can also lead to lower birth weight. The study fell short of being able to establish what level of alcohol leads to brain damage. 'Our work confirms the current scientific consensus: that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can affect one's child's cognitive abilities later in life, including their education. The research was funded by the National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council.

Source: Daily Mail January 29, 2020 01:50 UTC