0
Addiction, or ignorance of the effects on the fetus, or both.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is fetal alcohol syndrome described as the leading preventable cause of mental retardation?
Women who are planning to become pregnant, or who are already pregnant or breast-feeding, can choose to not drink any alcohol. Choosing to not drink any alcohol prevents this syndrome.
Why is it dangerous for pregnant women to drink alcohol or to smoke cigarettes?
put this in your own word so you don't get in trouble: ts really dangerous for a pregnant mother to drink alcohol the reason is that the alcohol can get in the baby blood system and do miscarriage, stillbirth, and a range of lifelong physical,
How much should pregnant women drink?
This answer is culture dependent. In the US, women are discouraged from drinking alcohol at all while pregnant, but in France, it is encouraged that the pregnant woman drink one (1) glass of red wine a day.
Who do you tell if a pregnant women has had alcohol?
A pregnant woman can safely drink about half a glass a wine a day without trouble and as far as I know it's not illegal to drink when pregnant. Irresponsible maybe but not illegal. Drinking once or a few times will not give Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and it takes a lot to abort by alcohol. if she seems very ill call an ambulance.
Can a pregnant women fail a Can a pregnant women fail a alcohol breathalyzer test with out drinking?
No.
Did Helen Keller drink alcohol?
There is no evidence to suggest that Helen Keller drank alcohol. She was a dedicated advocate for various causes, including those related to disabilities and women's rights.
Does alcohol in pasta affect pregnant women?
You can normally drink half of a small glass of wine a day as pregnant so unless it's hard liquor I don't think you have to worry.
What are the guidelines for safe drinking for adults?
For women who are pregnant, the answer is ZERO alcohol due to the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. For women who are not pregnant, the answer is 1 drink a day, and for men it's 2 drinks a day. Anymore that this amount will take away all the good science says benefits the body.
What causes women to smoke marijuana while pregnant?
Nobody knows what causes women to smoke marijuana while they are pregnant.
How does Fetal Alcohol Syndrome relate's to the alcoholism?
Even moderate drinking by pregnant women can result in FAS.It is not confined to alcoholics. As a rule, don't drink ANY alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe limit.
Can alcohol lead to a misscarrage?
If you drink a lot or for a longer period of time it can be. Many women worry about getting drunk before they knew they were pregnant and that is usually not a problem.
Can women drink sperm and get pregnant?
Absolutely not. Women can only become pregnant when sperm enters the vagina.
