Essay On Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition in a child that is caused from exposure to alcohol during the mother's pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome causes growth problems and brain damage. The problems caused by fetal alcohol syndrome can vary from child to child, but defects caused by fetal alcohol syndrome are irreversible. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a number of birth defects such as, mental, behavioral and learning problems. It has not been proven how much alcohol consumed during pregnancy causes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome but it has but has been said no known amount of alcohol is safe to drink while you are pregnant.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can be prevented with education to the mother or any person intending to become pregnant. Changes in lifestyle and behavior can reduce the risk of women giving birth to babies with fetal alcohol syndrome. Women who have been consuming alcohol for years may not know or understand the effects that alcohol could have on their unborn babies. Some women that drink do not even know they are pregnant and may unknowingly and unintentionally cause damage to the …show more content…
Signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome may include any mix of physical defects, intellectual or cognitive disabilities, and problems functioning and coping with daily life. Physical birth defects may include distinctive facial features. Such as a thin upper lip, short upturned nose, wide-set eyes, deformities of joint and limbs, slower physical growth, vision and hearing problems, smaller heart, and heart defects. Brain and central nervous system problems may include, poor coordination or balance, learning disorders, poor memory, attention span problems, and difficulty with problem solving. Social and behavioral issues may include, problems in functioning, coping and interacting with others, poor social skills, and problems in school or every day life