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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: What you need to know

Alcohol can cause problems for a developing baby throughout pregnancy.

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by ROSA MUMANYI

Infographics13 April 2024 - 10:40
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In Summary


  • These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders: What you need to know

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that one sustains after being exposed to alcohol before birth.

These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems.

Alcohol can cause problems for a developing baby throughout pregnancy, including before a woman knows she’s pregnant.

All types of alcohol are equally harmful, including all wines and beer.

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