Some chemicals can be really harmful to the body. This is especially true for babies before they are born, because many important parts of their bodies are still forming. Alcohol is a chemical found in some adult drinks that is harmful for babies. If a mother drinks alcohol when she is pregnant, the baby growing inside of her will also be exposed to the alcohol. This situation is called prenatal alcohol exposure. If a baby is exposed to alcohol before it is born, the alcohol can damage cells in the developing brain and prevent the brain's proper functioning. This can make it hard to go to school, to learn, and to play. Right now, scientists and doctors are working to figure out how to help these babies heal and how to let people know that alcohol can hurt developing babies.

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