Question:
does anybody know any good websites for pregnant women that drink alcahol?
emily Loop
2011-09-21 05:44:56 UTC
i need a good website that helps pregnant women that are alcaholics to stop and the website says why they should stop and what alcahol can do to your baby
Four answers:
~*Be Fuddled*~
2011-09-21 05:52:23 UTC
Drinking alcohol while pregnant can cause fetal alcohol syndrome.



Fetal alcohol syndrome



Alcohol in pregnancy; Drinking alcohol during pregnancy; Alcohol-related birth defects; Fetal alcohol effects



Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to growth, mental, and physical problems that may occur in a baby when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.



Causes, incidence, and risk factors



Using or abusing alcohol during pregnancy can cause the same risks as using alcohol in general. However, it poses extra risks to the fetus. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it easily passes across the placenta to the fetus. Because of this, drinking alcohol can harm the baby's development.



A pregnant woman who drinks any amount of alcohol is at risk, since no "safe" level of alcohol use during pregnancy has been established. However, larger amounts appear to increase the problems. Binge drinking is more harmful than drinking small amounts of alcohol.



Timing of alcohol use during pregnancy is also important. Alcohol use appears to be the most harmful during the first 3 months of pregnancy However, drinking alcohol anytime during pregnancy can be harmful.



Symptoms



A baby with fetal alcohol syndrome may have the following symptoms:



Poor growth while the baby is in the womb and after birth



Decreased muscle tone and poor coordination



Delayed development and significant functional problems in three or more major areas: thinking, speech, movement, or social skills (as expected for the baby's age)



Heart defects such as ventricular septal defect (VSD) or atrial septal defect (ASD)



Structural problems with the face, including:



Narrow, small eyes with large epicanthal folds



Small head



Small upper jaw



Smooth groove in upper lip



Smooth and thin upper lip



Signs and tests



A physical exam of the baby may reveal a heart murmur or other heart problems. As the baby grows, there may be signs of delayed mental development. There also may be structural problems of the face and skeleton.



Tests include:



Blood alcohol level in pregnant women who show signs of being drunk (intoxicated)



Brain imaging studies (CT or MRI) shows abnormal brain development



Pregnancy ultrasound shows slowed growth of the fetus



See also: Toxicology screen



Treatment



Women who are pregnant or who are trying to get pregnant should avoid drinking any amount of alcohol. Pregnant women with alcoholism should join an alcohol abuse rehabilitation program and be checked closely by a health care provider throughout pregnancy.



Support Groups



The following organizations may offer assistance:



National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency -- www.ncadd.org



National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service -- 1-800-662-4357



See also: Alcoholism - support group



Expectations (prognosis)



The outcome for infants with fetal alcohol syndrome varies depending on the extent of symptoms, but almost none have normal brain development.



Infants and children with fetal alcohol syndrome have many different problems, which can be difficult to manage. Children do best if diagnosed early and referred to a team of providers who can work with their families on educational and behavioral strategies that best fit the individual child’s needs.



Complications



Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may result in:



Miscarriage or stillbirth



Premature delivery



Complications seen in the infant may include:



Abnormal heart structure



Behavior problems



Infant death



Mental retardation



Problems in the structure of the head, eyes, nose, or mouth



Poor growth before birth



Slow growth and poor coordination after birth



Calling your health care provider



Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are drinking alcohol regularly or heavily, and are finding it difficult to cut back or stop. Also, call if you are drinking alcohol in any amount while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.



Prevention



Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy prevents fetal alcohol syndrome. Counseling can help prevent recurrence in women who have already had a child with fetal alcohol syndrome.



Sexually active women who drink heavily should use birth control and control their drinking behaviors, or stop using alcohol before trying to conceive.
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2016-05-02 19:36:22 UTC
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2016-12-02 00:21:55 UTC
i don't comprehend every physique like that appropriate now, yet I even have prevalent of girls who do- and have seen some smoking. each and every time I do see a pregnant woman smoking i'm getting so mad. definite, it truly is extremely selfish. i don't think of a woman who does that ought to truly have a baby. as quickly as a woman nicely-knownshows out she is pregnant she ought to end doing one and all of those issues.
justme
2011-09-21 06:06:43 UTC
google alcohol during pregnancy


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