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Alcohol Effects on a Fetus

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Learning about alcohol effects on a fetus:	Reference What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? Opens New Window Reference What facial features tend to occur from FASD? Reference What types of behavior and cognitive problems can occur? Reference What are developmental delays? Opens New Window Reference What tests can check for birth defects? Reference Can problems from FASD show up after infancy? Reference What should I know about alcohol or drug use during pregnancy?
Living with a child who has FASD:	Reference What are some ways to help my baby with FASD? Reference How can I care for my toddler and school-aged child? Reference Reference How can I help my child build self-esteem? Reference Can school programs help my child? Reference How can vocational training help my teen? Reference What are some self-care tips I should know?
Taking steps to prevent FASD:	Reference Do I have a drinking problem? Reference Reference Reference How can I stop drinking?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference March 18, 2011
Medical Review:	Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics Reference Ernest L. Abel, PhD - Reproductive Toxicology

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Alcohol Effects on a Fetus

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