The proof of the pudding is in the eating: Metabolic consequences of moderate alcohol exposure before birth

Attitudes and recommendations about drinking alcohol during pregnancy have shifted substantially over the past few decades. The association between heavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) has been recognized for many years, with women therefore being recommended not to drink heavily during pregnancy. Children diagnosed with FASD have impaired neurodevelopment, which may affect a range of physical,...