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Personal Power | Study says South African woman continue drinking during pregnancy

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A new report has found that alcohol consumption during pregnancy remains deeply normalised in South Africa despite widespread awareness of the risks to unborn children. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to Dr Simon Mothiba, Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Mother and Child Clinic about the true effects of drinking on babies.

22 Jun English South Africa Business · Arts

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