We now know the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy - up until very recently this wasn't recognised. Is there any known historical recognition, or any historical figures who might have suffered from FAS?

by gruntledgirl

I'm just generally curious. This is has become such a part of popular consciousness since the (surprisingly) late 20th century. Now, encountering any instances of pregnant women drinking wine or ale or whatever the spirit du jour was just jars when I encounter it in any form of literature or film.

7Hielke

A previous answer to this question can be found here with input from u/SpicyBaconator and u/Noble_Devil_Boruta . I’m sure more can be said about it.