Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a birth defect which is 100 percent preventable. Is there a safe amount that women can drink while pregnant? How much alcohol can cause FAS? These articles can answer your questions about fetal alcohol syndrome.
Symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) include fetal alcohol syndrome and other conditions in which children have some, but not all of the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome, such as alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) and alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD).
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) include fetal alcohol syndrome and other conditions in which children have some, but not all of the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome, such as alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) and alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD).
Diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is an overall term that refers to a large range of effects that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy, including physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is an overall term that refers to a large range of effects that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy, including physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities most often receives about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, along with their answers.
Here are the questions The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities most often receives about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, along with their answers.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A Diagnosis, Not a Label
Parenting a child with fetal alcohol syndrome can be a challenge, but it is not hopeless. There are resources available to help.
Parenting a child with fetal alcohol syndrome can be a challenge, but it is not hopeless. There are resources available to help.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A professor of clinical pediatrics says the term "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" does not go far enough in describing all of the possible effects of drinking while pregnant and may cause misunderstanding among pregnant women about the dangers.
A professor of clinical pediatrics says the term "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" does not go far enough in describing all of the possible effects of drinking while pregnant and may cause misunderstanding among pregnant women about the dangers.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome In the Classroom
Some or all of these common classroom symptoms may happen to children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effects.
Some or all of these common classroom symptoms may happen to children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effects.
Eye Movement Test Detects Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A simple eye movement test can help diagnose children suffering from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and enable practitioners to improve treatment for the condition because they can begin to treat it early.
A simple eye movement test can help diagnose children suffering from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and enable practitioners to improve treatment for the condition because they can begin to treat it early.
Motivational Interviews Can Reduce Pregnant Drinking
In a study called Project CHOICES, counseling sessions had a significant impact on women at high risk for binge drinking, unplanned pregnancy, and exposure to alcohol during pregnancy.
In a study called Project CHOICES, counseling sessions had a significant impact on women at high risk for binge drinking, unplanned pregnancy, and exposure to alcohol during pregnancy.
New Test Detects Fetal Alcohol Exposure
By testing the baby's first stool for the presence of fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs), it can be determined if the newborn was exposed to alcohol in the womb.
By testing the baby's first stool for the presence of fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs), it can be determined if the newborn was exposed to alcohol in the womb.
New Test Exposes Drinking During Pregnancy
Mothers who drink excessively during pregnancy may no longer be able to hide that fact from their doctors, thanks to a new test developed by the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.
Mothers who drink excessively during pregnancy may no longer be able to hide that fact from their doctors, thanks to a new test developed by the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.
Tool Kit Aims to Prevent Birth Defects
A SAMSHA resource kit is designed to help pregnant Native American women avoid the harm of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
A SAMSHA resource kit is designed to help pregnant Native American women avoid the harm of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Eye Blink Test Effective for Fetal Alcohol Exposure
A new eye blink test may help identify children exposed to alcohol prenatally and therefore allow them to be treated earlier.
A new eye blink test may help identify children exposed to alcohol prenatally and therefore allow them to be treated earlier.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The term fetal alcohol syndrome was first used to describe a pattern of abnormalities observed in children born to alcoholic mothers.
The term fetal alcohol syndrome was first used to describe a pattern of abnormalities observed in children born to alcoholic mothers.
Nicotinamide May Prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Researchers have found in a study with mice that nicotinamide, a drug that is commonly used in patients with some autoimmune diseases, could protect mice after alcohol exposure and possibly prevent fetal alcohol syndrome in humans.
Researchers have found in a study with mice that nicotinamide, a drug that is commonly used in patients with some autoimmune diseases, could protect mice after alcohol exposure and possibly prevent fetal alcohol syndrome in humans.
Fetal Alcohol Exposure May Cause Visual Problems
Researchers have found that prenatal alcohol exposure can affect an infant's visual acuity or sharpness of vision, adding another adnormality observed in children suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome.
Researchers have found that prenatal alcohol exposure can affect an infant's visual acuity or sharpness of vision, adding another adnormality observed in children suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome.
Fetal Alcohol Exposure Slows Cognitive Processing
A study of the effects of moderate to heavy prenatal alcohol exposure on cognitive function confirms earlier findings of slower processing speed and efficiency, particularly when cognitive tasks involve working memory.
A study of the effects of moderate to heavy prenatal alcohol exposure on cognitive function confirms earlier findings of slower processing speed and efficiency, particularly when cognitive tasks involve working memory.
Imaging Reveals Prenatal Drug Damage
Scientists have demonstrated a new way to assess the potentially damaging effects of prenatal drug exposure -- a technique that could also be used to monitor a fetus's response to therapeutic drugs -- using sophisticated, noninvasive medical imaging tools.
Scientists have demonstrated a new way to assess the potentially damaging effects of prenatal drug exposure -- a technique that could also be used to monitor a fetus's response to therapeutic drugs -- using sophisticated, noninvasive medical imaging tools.
Alcohol and Pregnancy
From your About.com guide, some experts say moderate drinking during pregnancy is okay, but there are others who believe taking even one drink is like playing Russian Roulette with your baby's health.
From your About.com guide, some experts say moderate drinking during pregnancy is okay, but there are others who believe taking even one drink is like playing Russian Roulette with your baby's health.
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affects IQ
Research indicates that maternal age and first-trimester drinking by mothers with a history of drinking problems can have substantial effects on IQ in their children.
Research indicates that maternal age and first-trimester drinking by mothers with a history of drinking problems can have substantial effects on IQ in their children.
Antioxidants May Help Prevent Birth Defects Tied to Alcohol
Pregnant women who abuse alcohol may reduce the risk of birth defects in their babies by taking antioxidants during pregnancy, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study indicates.
Pregnant women who abuse alcohol may reduce the risk of birth defects in their babies by taking antioxidants during pregnancy, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study indicates.
High-Tech 'Phrenology' to Identify FAS
Indiana University School of Medicine is taking a close look at the faces of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome using sophisticated technology and facial recognition techniques.
Indiana University School of Medicine is taking a close look at the faces of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome using sophisticated technology and facial recognition techniques.
Pregnancy and Drinking
A collection of articles and resources about alcohol and Pregnancy, from your About.com Guide.
A collection of articles and resources about alcohol and Pregnancy, from your About.com Guide.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Victim Faces Murder Charges
Tragedy leaves one family without a 9-year-old daughter and a Nation wondering how to deal with offenders who suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome.
Tragedy leaves one family without a 9-year-old daughter and a Nation wondering how to deal with offenders who suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome.
Treatment for the Unborn
Researchers are on the verge of developing a pharmaceutical treatment that could block the effects of FAS for the unborn children of mothers who continue to drink during pregnancy.
Researchers are on the verge of developing a pharmaceutical treatment that could block the effects of FAS for the unborn children of mothers who continue to drink during pregnancy.
Journey Through the Healing Circle
A collection of stories, health tips, and practical knowledge to help parents and foster parents learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
A collection of stories, health tips, and practical knowledge to help parents and foster parents learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Partnership to Prevent FAS
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention has launched a Web site that is the focal point of a new national effort to prevent FAS.
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention has launched a Web site that is the focal point of a new national effort to prevent FAS.
Alcohol Related Birth Defects
Children born with FAS or FAE have to face a lifetime of pain, frustration and disappointment; the impact on all levels society cannot be ignored.
Children born with FAS or FAE have to face a lifetime of pain, frustration and disappointment; the impact on all levels society cannot be ignored.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A baby born with FAS may be seriously handicapped and require a lifetime of special care.
A baby born with FAS may be seriously handicapped and require a lifetime of special care.
Fetal Alcohol Support Network
More than 10% of children have been exposed to high levels of alcohol in utero. All will suffer varying degrees of effects.
More than 10% of children have been exposed to high levels of alcohol in utero. All will suffer varying degrees of effects.