Question: How Much Alcohol Is Dangerous?
Answer: Any amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy is potentially dangerous to an unborn baby. There is no cure for FAS; it is irreversible; however, if a pregnant woman is drinking during pregnancy, it is never too late for her to stop.
The sooner a woman quits drinking, the better it will be for both her and her baby. If a woman is not able to quit drinking, she should contact her local social service agency or health plan for alcohol abuse treatment, if needed; if a woman is not yet pregnant, she should use an effective form of birth control until her drinking is under control. The easiest way to prevent FAS is to abstain from alcohol use during pregnancy.
Mothers aren't the only ones who can help prevent FAS, though. Significant others, family members, schools, social organizations and communities alike can help prevent FAS through education and intervention.
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