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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Defined
The manifestation of specific growth, mental, and physical birth defects associated with the mother's high levels of alcohol use during pregnancy. Alcohol use or abuse by the pregnant woman subjects her to the same range of risks that alcohol has in the general population. However, it poses extreme and unique risks to the fetus and is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Timing of alcohol use during pregnancy is also of importance. Alcohol use during the first trimester is more damaging than during the second trimester, which is, in turn, more damaging than use in the third trimester. Alcohol ingested by a pregnant woman easily passes across the placental barrier to the fetus. Because of this, drinking alcohol can adversely affect the development of the baby. A pregnant woman who drinks any amount of alcohol is at risk, since a "safe" level of alcohol ingestion during pregnancy has not been established. However, larger amounts appear to cause increased problems. Multiple birth defects associated with "classical" fetal alcohol syndrome are more commonly associated with heavy alcohol use or alcoholism. Fetal alcohol syndrome consists of the following abnormalities: * Intrauterine growth retardation: growth deficiency in the fetus and newborn in all parameters -- head circumference, weight, height) * Delayed development with decreased mental functioning (mild to severe) * Facial abnormalities including small head; small upper jaw; short, up-turned nose; groove in upper lip; smooth and thin upper lip; and narrow, small, and unusual-appearing eyes with prominent epicanthal folds * Heart defects * Limb abnormalities of joints, hands, feet, fingers, and toes
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Fri Jul 11
- A Story of a Boy with FASD: If you suspect that your child is suffering from a disorder, such as a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, don't give up until you get an accurate diagnosis.
Tue Jul 1
- FAS Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria - Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Foster amp Adopted Children: Early diagnosis and intervention is crucial for children with FAS. The first step is learning to recognize the symptoms and characteristic s of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Mon Jun 2
- The Lonely Little Peanut - A Children s Web Time Story - Page 1: The Lonely Little Peanut is a delightful children s story promoting an understanding of self reliance, the ability to conquer life s adversities and fostering faith in a child s concept of their own internal strengths.
Tue Feb 26
- Salon: A Broken Life: The life and suicide of Native American writer Michael Dorris.
Sun Feb 17
- The Neurodevelopme ntal Consequences of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: A magnificent summary of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and related complications of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Written by Elizabeth Welch-Carre, RN, MSN, NNP, whose adoptive daughter has Alcohol-Relate d Neurodevelopme ntal Disorder (ARND).
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Mon Feb 11
- Eye blinks may spot kids with fetal alcohol syndrome - Yahoo! News: early intervention due to identifying childrren with abnormal eye blinks in diagnosis of FAS
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Fri Dec 28
- IEEE Spectrum: Three-Dimensio nal Medical Imaging Could Improve Doctors' Ability to Diagnose Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Edward Riley
Wed Oct 10
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