A Look at Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is surely one of the leading known preventable causes of mental and physical birth defects. A woman who drinks alcohol runs a great risk of causing serious birth defects to her unborn child. These mental and physical defects can, and usually do, last throughout their whole lives.
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy puts an unborn child at risk in several different ways. On top of the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage, just one alcoholic beverage per day can raise the risk of a child being born with extensive, lifelong physical and mental problems.
Some characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) include:
· Extremely under weight at birth
· Tiny circumference to the head
· Unable to survive
· A delay in development (mental and physical)
· Undeveloped organs
· Abnormal physical appearances – especially in the face
· Epilepsy
· Lack of motor skills and coordination
· An underdeveloped sense of creativity and imagination
· Lack of basic learning skills
· Unable to form personal relationships
· Problems in behavior
3 Comments
The AA Blog » Say NO to Drinking During Pregnancy…
When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price — in mental and physical deficiencies — for his or her entire life. When you drink, the alcohol quickly travels through your blood stream.
Hi:
I have just started a social network for parents of children with the designation of Failure To Thrive. I’ll add a link to your blog to our site. You are welcome to come by and take a look. If you like it, please join and participate.
Rodger Bailey, MS
obviously drinking in excess while pregnant is not an option however i found a half a glass of wine or spritzer for my wife would calm her anxiety and this helps with the stress level of the baby
moderation folks