Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
So, you used to be a party girl who downs a cosmpolitan as if there was no tomorrow. Now that you are expecting a child, you think a drink or two once in a while would probably not hurt. Well, maybe not. But then again, it could lead to something which might haunt you for the rest of your life.
When pregnant, one of the best way we can give our child-to-be the best possible chance of success is by eating well. We all know that everything that we eat and drink will affect the baby we are carrying. That just once drink might hurt your baby's growth. Your baby could have physical and behavioral problems due to this. Or, worse, your child MAY have serious problems later caused by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
"Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition characterized by abnormal facial features, growth retardation, and central nervous system problems. It can occur if a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. Children with FAS may have physical disabilities and problems with learning, memory, attention, problem solving, and social/behavioral problems."
Remember, when you drink alcohol, so does your unborn baby.
To avoid drinking even a sip of alocohol during your pregnancy will mean that you can prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 100%.
CDC has more on this here.
July 12th, 2006 at 11:28 pm
Thank you for giving information about FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders). I am the adoptive parent of two children with FASD and their brain injury from prenatal exposure to alcohol will cause them to have problems with learning and behavior for the rest of their lives. This is 100% preventable. Thanks for helping to raise awareness! ~Kari
July 25th, 2007 at 6:40 am
Ok you seriously don’t want your child to be a vegetable right ? i mean can’t a person stop drinking for a year or so.
November 6th, 2007 at 10:26 am
There are some people that cannot quit anything, that include smoking, alcohol consumption and even drugs. They are not aware of the fact that they shape the future of their child this way and that it will not be a very bright one.
June 5th, 2008 at 10:46 am
People that drink and do drugs while pregnant should be arrested.
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 am
The best way to support a child with fetal alcohol syndrome is to teach their brain via their body movements thus helping their memory to remember the information.