Question 1

1. What is fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol syndrome, abbreviated as F.A.S., is a medical condition in the child that results from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. F.A.S. can cause many physical, mental, and behavioural problems.

Question 2

2.  Can alcohol be consumed in moderation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NO. There is no safe period during pregnancy for alcohol consumption. Any kind of alcohol, beer, wine, or liquor, is harmful in pregnancy.

Question 3

3. What are the reasons of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

1. Any kind of alcohol, beer, wine, or liquor, is harmful in pregnancy. It would help if you abstained from alcohol even when you are trying to conceive because the fetal organs start developing even before you might become aware that you are pregnant.n2. When the mother drinks alcohol, it crosses the placenta and enters the baby's system. Due to the not correctly developing of the baby's liver, it cannot metabolise alcohol quickly. Thus, it accumulates in higher concentrations in the baby's body and adversely affects the growth and development of the tissues and organs. n3. Alcohol is known to have a deteriorating effect on the brain cells and can result in permanent brain damage to the baby. Alcohol also interferes with optimal oxygen supply and nutrition in the developing fetus.

Question 4

4. What are the effects of alcohol on a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption by a pregnant woman can result in:n1.Miscarriagen2. Stillbirthn3. Preterm labourn4. Fetal alcohol syndrome or other kinds of congenital disabilities

Question 5

5. When should you seek medical help for Fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

If you are concerned that your child has fetal alcohol syndrome, the first step is to talk to your child's doctor. It is essential to seek medical attention as soon as possible. There is no cure for F.A.S., but early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce symptoms and improve the child's quality of life.

Question 6

6. What are the Physical Defects of  fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

1. The small size of the head and brainn2. Vision or hearing difficultiesn3. Deformities of the joints, limbs, or fingersn4. Facial abnormalities include small eyes, a fragile upper lip, a ridge between the upper lip and nosen5. Lower-than-average height and weight and developmental delaysn6. Problems with kidneys, heart, or bones

Question 7

7. What are Brain and Central Nervous System Abnormalities of  fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

1. Learning disabilities and low intellectn2. Poor memoryn3. Coordination and balance issuesn4. Trouble concentratingn5. Hyperactivityn6. Poor judgement skillsn7. Fluctuating moods

Question 8

8. What are the Behavioural issues of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

1. Poor social skillsn2. Difficulty getting along with othersn3. Difficulty adapting to changen4. Impulsive behaviourn5. Poor time managementn6. Problem staying and focusing on a taskn7. Difficulty planning and working towards a goal

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know