If a women drinks alcohol during pregnancy, her child may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome. This eMedTV resource further describes fetal alcohol syndrome, including its causes, effects, treatment options, and prevalence.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is directly caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This eMedTV page explains the types of the disorder; associated physical, mental, and behavioral issues; and ways to help a child with the condition.
As this eMedTV article explains, the cause of fetal alcohol syndrome is directly associated with mothers who consume alcohol, which affects the unborn child in structural, mental, and behavioral ways.
Characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome may include deformities in physical features and mental abilities. This eMedTV resource lists common characteristics of this condition, such as growth deficiency and behavioral problems.
A fetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis is generally made by geneticists, neurologists, and speech specialists. This eMedTV page explains how this diagnosis is reached, including tests that are used, the specialists involved, and how to prepare for it.
The guaranteed way of preventing fetal alcohol syndrome is for the mother to avoid alcohol during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page offers more tips on preventing the disorder, including information on where to find help.
Effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are associated with physical, mental, and behavioral problems. This eMedTV article further describes characteristics associated with the disorder, such as abnormal facial features and growth deficiency.
Treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome is focused on improving the outcome of the condition. As this eMedTV Web page explains, early treatment can help patients establish and maintain a high quality of life.
A person living with fetal alcohol syndrome may sometimes require assistance from family and professionals. This eMedTV segment offers tips on living with this disorder, including how to acquire independent living and housing information.
Males and fetal alcohol syndrome are not generally linked, but are indirectly related. This eMedTV page explains the relationship in more detail and offers tips on preventing the condition.
It's important to completely avoid alcohol during pregnancy, since it can be harmful to the growing baby. This eMedTV article covers the different types of alcohol and their effects on pregnancy and also offers tips to stop drinking.
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