“Finally, I found a checklist for fetal alcohol syndrome on the internet, checked off most of the checks, and took it in to the doctor. He said, 'Oh, you might be right.' So we went to Children's Hospital, got a diagnosis for my daughter, and it became clear that a lot more needed to be done in the medical profession to be able to identify it. Her doctor had been trained and knew about FAS, but couldn't recognize it since he hadn't come across it that much in his profession.”
Steven Klene
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Expectant Mothers/Family Planning |
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Drinking alcohol can harm your physical health, behavior and relationships. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, drinking alcohol also can harm your baby. Alcohol can affect your baby's development in the very first weeks—before you know you are pregnant. If you are drinking, you can have a miscarriage or your baby may have some problems, including:
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Facial deformity
- Hearing and vision problems
- Growth deficits
- Motor-skills problems
- Hyperactivity
- Memory, attention and judgment problems
- Language problems
- Difficulties in school.
Remember, there is no known safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Beer = 12oz Glass
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Wine = 5oz Glass
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Liquor = 1.5oz Shot Glass
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Visit the Circle of Hope- Birth Mothers Network |
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