fetal alcohol syndrome…

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face, simian crease, alcohol in pregnancy, at risk, fetal alcohol syndrome, drinking alcohol, pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome, manifestation of specific growth, mental, physical birth defects associated, the mother's high levels of alcohol use, pregnancy, alcohol use, abuse by the pregnant woman subjects her, same range of risks that alcohol has, in the general population, poses extreme, unique risks, fetus, fetal alcohol syndrome, fas, timing of alcohol use, pregnancy is also of importance, alcohol use, first trimester is more damaging than, second trimester, damaging than use, in the third trimester, alcohol ingested by a pregnant woman passes across the placental barrier, fetus, drinking alcohol, adversely affect the development, the baby, a pregnant woman who drinks any amount, alcohol is at risk, a "safe" level of alcohol ingestion, pregnancy has not been established, larger amounts appear to cause increased problems, multiple birth defects associated, "classical" fetal alcohol syndrome, more commonly associated, heavy alcohol use, alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome consists, abnormalities, intrauterine growth retardation, growth deficiency, in the fetus, newborn in all parameters, head circumference, weight, height, delayed development, decreased mental functioning, mild to severe, facial abnormalities, small head, microcephaly, small maxilla, upper jaw, short, up-turned nose, smooth philtrum, groove in upper lip, smooth, thin upper lip, narrow, unusual-appearing eyes, prominent epicanthal folds, heart defects ventricular septal defect, vsd, atrial septal defect, asd, limb abnormalities of joints, hands, feet, fingers, toes, consumption of alcohol by a pregnant woman the first indicator of potential fetal alcohol syndrome, slow intrauterine, neonatal growth, occasional diagnosis of failure to thrive, delayed development, evidence of mild to moderate mental retardation, iq range from 50 to 85, reported average, in the mid 60s, facial abnormalities, skeletal, limb, abnormalities, tremor, newborn infant, agitation, crying, newborn infant, examination, the baby, a heart murmur, evidence of cardiac anomalies, the baby grows, evidence of delayed mental development, pregnancy ultrasound, demonstrate, intrauterine growth retardation, ecg, infant, echocardiogram, infant, blood alcohol level in pregnant women who exhibit signs of intoxication, toxicology screen, women trying to conceive, pregnant women, encouraged to avoid drinking alcohol in any quantity, pregnant alcoholic women, involved in alcohol abuse rehabilitation programs, monitored closely throughout pregnancy, support groups, benefit the woman by providing interaction, members who share common experiences, alcoholism, support group, free information on how to stop drinking contact, national drug, alcohol treatment referral routing service at 1-800-662-help, 4357, national council on alcoholism, drug dependency at 1-800-nca-call, 622-2255, infants, fetal alcohol syndrome is variable depending on the extent of symptoms, none, neurologically normal, the infant, child, fetal alcohol syndrome, diverse, difficult to manage, cardiac defects, necessitate surgery, no effective therapy, the mental retardation, alcohol consumption, pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, a mentally retarded baby, a baby who is small, gestational age, a baby who, die in infancy, a baby, a small head, defects, malformations, the eyes, nose, mouth, a baby, malformation, the heart, vital organs, a baby, slow growth, poor coordination, a restless, overactive baby, later exhibit hyperactive behavior, learning disabilities, drinking alcohol regularly, heavily, finding it difficult to cut back, stop, drinking alcohol in any quantity pregnant, contemplating becoming pregnant, abstinence from alcohol, pregnancy absolutely prevents fetal alcohol syndrome, counseling is indicated to help, prevent recurrence in women, previously delivered a child, fetal alcohol syndrome, sexually active women who drink heavily, alcoholics should use highly effective contraceptive measures, control drinking behaviors, discontinue the use of alcohol, prior to attempting to conceive.