Just a couple of glasses of wine during pregnancy could alter your child's facial features, a new study claims.
一项新研究声称,怀孕期间只喝几杯酒就会改变胎儿的面部特征。
It has long been seen that alcohol can infect a fetus, causing developmental delays in the brain.
长期以来,人们一直认为酒精会影响胎儿,导致大脑发育迟缓。
In the more severe cases, those delays can trigger facial defects.
在更为严重的情况下,发育迟缓会引发面部缺陷。
However, a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found that small quantities of alcohol could alter a child's face without necessarily causing cognitive issues.
然而,一项刊登在《美国医学会小儿科期刊》上的新研究发现,少量饮酒不一定会导致孩子出现认知方面的问题,但可能改变孩子的容貌。
Researchers analyzed photographs of 415 babies' faces to detect a series of subtle differences connected to alcohol consumption - such as a slighter shorter, upturned nose.
研究人员对415个婴儿脸部的照片进行分析,以查明鼻子微微变短、上翻等一系列与酒精摄入有关的细微差异。
However, they said they do not have any evidence to show these delays in facial development are harmful in any other way than aesthetic.
不过,他们表示除了审美方面的问题,没有任何证据显示这种面部发育迟缓存在任何危害。
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that there is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.
美国疾病预防控制中心警告称,尚无已知的孕期和备孕期的安全饮酒量。
There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink. All types of alcohol are equally harmful.
怀孕期间也没有饮酒安全期。所有类型的酒都一样有害。