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Fetal Alcohol Sydrome...when Is There A Risk?
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I didn't find out that I was pregnant until I was 10 weeks along. I am a college student and during that time, I went to a few parties and drank. I'm so worried that I hurt my baby. Is my baby at risk for fetal alcohol syndrome?
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Wednesday 24th of March 2010 06:47:16 PM
Drinking alcohol anytime during pregnancy puts a fetus at risk. The more alcohol consumed the higher the risk. The risk for FAS is higher during the first three months. However, I got drunk during my second pregnancy and I wasn't aware I was pregnant till about the same time as you. My daughter is completely healthy and normal. My recommendation would be to consult with your doctor about the risks and how much your alcohol consumption may affect the fetus.
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Monday 15th of March 2010 08:31:11 AM
I think you babyu may be in risk if you have consumed in the partie times more than a drink at each party. The best person to help you and to explain you the risks that your baby are or not is your doctor, so book an appointment and expose the issue to him or her, for sure the professional can explain better for you and take the doubts or at least help you to dont worry so much.
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Wednesday 24th of March 2010 08:12:29 AM
Fetal/Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a disorder that can occur to the embryo when a pregnant woman ingests any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. An ingestion of alcohol does not always result in FAS, but no amount of alcohol whatsoever is proven safe for consumption during pregnancy. The current recommendation of both the US Surgeon General and the UK Department of Health is not to drink alcohol at all during pregnancy.
If you adopted a child or consumed alcohol during pregnancy and are concerned that your child may have FAS, watch for characteristics of the syndrome, which include:
low birth weight
small head circumference
failure to thrive
developmental delay
organ dysfunction
facial abnormalities, including smaller eye openings, flattened cheekbones, and indistinct philtrum (an underdeveloped groove between the nose and the upper lip)
epilepsy
poor coordination/fine motor skills
poor socialization skills, such as difficulty building and maintaining friendships and relating to groups
lack of imagination or curiosity
learning difficulties, including poor memory, inability to understand concepts such as time and money, poor language comprehension, poor problem-solving skills
behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, social withdrawal, stubbornness, impulsiveness, and anxiety
Children with FAE display the same symptoms, but to a lesser degree.
B ut in all manner discuss first with your doctor.
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