Comment by JAY on Prison Breakfast - Chapter 54

@JAY yep but it's fiction

@JAY my mom and aunt used to drink and smoke when they were preggo so I think it's okay but not healthy though

@Moka

NO NO NO IT'S NOT OKAY SMOKING CAN KILL THE FETUS AND ALCHOHAL CONSUMPTION

When a pregnant person drinks, alcohol passes through the placenta via the umbilical cord to the fetus. Because a fetus metabolizes alcohol much more slowly than an adult, its blood alcohol level can remain elevated for longer periods.  Mayo Clinic
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): This umbrella term describes a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities.
Physical Issues: These may include abnormal facial features (e.g., thin upper lip, small eyes), low birth weight, and structural defects in the heart, kidneys, or bones.
Neurodevelopmental Damage: Alcohol exposure can cause permanent brain damage, leading to learning disabilities, low IQ, poor impulse control, and difficulty with social skills.
Pregnancy Complications: Consumption increases the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth.