[Answered]: A 19-year-old woman who is 8 weeks gestation…

A 19-year-old woman who is 8 weeks gestation presents to the prenatal clinic for her first prenatal visit. While providing teaching, the woman asks the nurse about using alcohol during pregnancy. What is the best advice the nurse would offer to this woman? It is unknown if there is any fetal harm from its use. It is important to avoid alcohol entirely throughout pregnancy. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol during the first 12 weeks. Alcohol is safest if taken during the last trimester.