fetal alcohol syndrome
Brain defects
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fetal alcohol syndrome
You should never drink any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. There is research showing that very small amounts can have an effect on a fetus and cause birth defects. Drinking any amount of alcohol can cause FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).
To clarify, it is Birth Defects. A birth defect is an abnormality in a fetus or new born baby that changes developmental process. Such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or a Clef Pallet. Birth Defects cannot be changed, however, some can be corrected with medications or surgical procedures. Don't confuse a genetic disorder with a birth defect. Some birth defects can be from genetic disorders, but genetic disorders are not from birth defects. A whole in the heart is a birth defect, down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
It doesn't.
No. The fetus is developed by the mother, and what she partakes in, and consumes, will affect the baby through the blood supply. The birth defects from FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) is one of many of these conditions. The only birth defects that the father could pass on to the fetus are those that which are genetic.
No he did not have any birth defects.
Nuclear fallout caused illness, cancers, and birth-defects.
No it may not. It can however lead to many many birth defects.
use of alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects, mental retardation, pre mature birth, or alcoholism of the child.
There are thousands of identified birth defects. Birth defects are abnormal developments present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability. Some, but not all are fatal.
Yes drug use during pregnancy will effect your baby. Depending what you are taking and the amount anything from birth defects to giving birth to a baby born addicted!