Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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What is it?
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, some of that alcohol easily passes across the placenta to the fetus. The body of a developing fetus doesn’t process alcohol the same way as an adult does. The alcohol is more concentrated in the fetus, and can prevent enough nutrition and oxygen from
getting to the fetus’ vital organs.
Causes
Symptoms
Treatments
- Small head
- Below average height
- Intellectual disability
- Delayed development, speech, movement, social skills
- Heart and kidney problems
- General increased health issues
- Deformed limbs
- Hyperactivity
CREATED BY
Prevention
A source of information only, not intended to replace advice of a medical doctor, nurse of healthcare practitioner.
Fetal (or Foetal in the UK) Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term for a collection of syndromes caused when women drink alcohol during their pregnancy.
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Disorders can be mild or severe and can cause physical and mental birth defects. Types of FASD include:
- fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
- partial fetal alcohol syndrome
- alcohol-related birth defects
- alcohol-related neurodevelopment disorder
- neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure
There is no cure for FAS but with treatments there are many ways to promote health and quality of life.
Getting medication correct for other health conditions is important. Alongside physical therapy, occupational therapy, behaviour support, input from education experts and speech and language professionals.
Do not drink alcohol during pregnancy. Even in the first few weeks of pregnancy.
Sources:
http://www.healthline.com/health/fetal-alcohol-syndromehttp://www.nofas-uk.org
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