Even low levels of alcohol use during pregnancy are linked to changes in unborn babies
Using highly specialized 3D imaging and analysis techniques, we found consistent changes in the shape of the eyes and nose, ...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Risks, Symptoms, and Dangers of Drinking During Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100% preventable by avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. Raising awareness about FAS and promoting ...
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5 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Myths
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) refers to a group of mental and physical defects that are present at birth due to a child’s ...
New data show drinking while pregnant still a problem
The number of women who drink alcohol while pregnant is not decreasing, according to a 15 year-study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 1 in 8 women drank any amount ...
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COMMENTARY: Any amount of alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous
From Emily Gunderson Communications director, Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome < Did you know that college-educated women are the most likely of any group to continue to drink ...
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New research sheds light on brain damage caused by fetal alcohol exposure
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), characterized by symptoms of cognitive decline, such as worsened memory and impaired decision-making, are alarmingly prevalent globally.
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ADHD, Autism or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? Why the right diagnosis matters
Professional women are swelling the ranks of mums giving birth to children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a form of brain damage that affects thousands of New Zealanders. Byron Jones seemed ...
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MATERNAL DRINKING AND FETAL CLUBFOOT
We studied the prevalence of clubfoot in 129 patients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Alcohol Related Birth Defects (ARBD) aged 1-24 years. The mothers were all chronic alcoholics who abused ...