Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Alternate Names : Alcohol in Pregnancy, At Risk for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Complications
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy may result in:
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Miscarriage or stillbirth
- Premature delivery
- A mentally retarded baby
- A baby who is small for gestational age
- A baby who may die in infancy
- A baby with a small head, defects, or malformations of the eyes, nose, or mouth
- A baby with malformation of the heart or other vital organs
- A baby with slow growth and poor coordination
- A restless, overactive baby that may later exhibit hyperactive behavior and learning disabilities
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