Question 1

please tell me if it is advisable for a person with fetal alcohol syndrome to have children?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: Fas is an exposure related disorder that can alter normal tissue (heart, facial features, nervous system) and sometimes alters function (add, personality issues).It cannot be passed in the genes to the persons kids. If the affected parents function well enough to attend to their own and their potential kids needs, why not have kids. You do not have to be perfect to be a loving and perfect parent.

Question 2

are fetal alcohol syndrome children more susceptible to addiction?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Alcoholism may run in families.  If a baby was exposed to alcohol because his/her mom was an alcoholic, then that child may have an increased risk of addiction.  However, if the baby was exposed to alcohol because his/her mom drank several times at parties, for instance, but does not struggle with addiction, then the baby should have no increased risk of addiction.

Question 3

how does fetal alcohol syndrome appear in toddlers and school age children?

Accepted Answer

Many, many problems: Toddlers and school age children with fetal alcohol syndrome (fas) can expeience a number of problems including mental retardation, birth defects, abnormal facial features, growth problems, problems with the central nervous system, trouble remembering and/or learning, vision or hearing problems, and  behavior problems.  This condition is preventable 100% of the time. Don't drink during pregnancy!

Question 4

how does one trigger fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

By steady drinking: There is no known safe amount of alcohol intake during pregnancy. Most experts believe that consistent drinking of one or more drinks per day, or periodic binge drinking can result in fetal alcohol syndrome. This can occur in any trimester, not only the first.

Question 5

can there be any disorders that resemble mild fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Many: The symptoms of mild fetal alcohol syndrome are quite varied. The history that the mother had significant alcohol intake during pregnancy points to fetal alcohol syndrome. These individuals could also have mild intellectual disabilities, fragile x syndrome, or other congenital disorder. The child should be evaluated by his primary physician and may need referral to a genetic specialist. Best of lu.

Question 6

can fetal alcohol syndrome cause short noses?

Accepted Answer

FAS: Facial features include narrow small eyes with large epicanthal folds, small head, small upper jaw, smooth groove in upper lip, thin upper lip, & short nose.

Question 7

what are some of the signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Fetal Alcohol Spec-: trum Disorders are on http://www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/Index.aspx. FAS 1 criteria are characteristic facial features, prenatal &amp; or post-natal growth failure &amp; evidence of brain damage - intellectual disability, learning disorder, executive functions deficits, &amp; or inability to understand cause &amp; effect, with history of prenatal exposure to alcohol any time from 3 weeks post-conception to term.

Question 8

so really want to know signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Learning disability: Trouble socializing and recognizing social cues given off by peers, trouble with reading, small brain size, hyperactivity, dislike of loud noises.

Question 9

can drunk dad cause fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No.: Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by alcohol intake during pregnancy when the alcohol crosses the placenta and harms the fetus.

Question 10

what kind of doctor sees somebody for fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most mild FAS kids go unrecognised in life with mild issues of add/adhd learning problens etc. Those with heart or significant developmental issues are often followed by their pediatrician/fp & specialists as required by the issue at hand. The occasional facial features seen in the FAS require no specific followup, but may suggest the FAS to observers evaluating a child for developmental problems.

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