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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. By: Meghan Jacobson. What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. . Facts:. Alcohol causes more harm than heroin or cocaine during pregnancy.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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  1. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome By: Meghan Jacobson

  2. What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? • Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy.

  3. Facts: • Alcohol causes more harm than heroin or cocaine during pregnancy. • 1 in 1000 babies exhibit symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. • Drinking during the first trimester of pregnancy results in most severe problems.

  4. How much is too much? • The more you drink while pregnant, the greater the risk. • For some women, even just a sip can cause Fetal Alcohol Effects. • It makes no difference if the alcohol is wine, beer, or liquor.

  5. Effects on the Baby: • physical deformities • mental retardation • learning disorders • vision difficulties • behavioral problems

  6. Caring for a Child with FAS: • Implement daily routines to which your child can become accustomed. • Create and enforce simple rules and limits. • Point out and use rewards to reinforce acceptable behavior. • Teach your child skills for daily living.

  7. Prevention: • Don’t consume alcohol if you are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant. • Avoid drinking during breastfeeding. • If you have an alcohol problem, get help before you get pregnant.

  8. Resources: • About fas. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.nofas.org • Facts about fasds. (2010, October 6th). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/fasd/facts.html • Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. (2013, May 2). Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fetalalcoholspectrumdisorders.html • Fetal alcohol syndrome. (2013). Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/fas.html • The fetal alcohol crisis. (2000, September 25). Retrieved from fathersforlife.org

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