Fetal alcohol syndrome is a type of disorder that begins in early pregnancy Women who drink alcohol. Therefore, when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol crosses the placenta. This prevents weight and fetal growth in the womb. This syndrome is not discovered until the birth of the baby and can not even be found unless a mother asks for fetal alcohol syndrome checkup.
If you drink alcohol during pregnancy, you need to have your baby checked fetal alcohol syndrome especially if you see the following signs and symptoms of your baby:
1. abnormal birth weight
2. The delay in development, such as sight
3. Measurement of the head circumference is low
4. There are anomalies in the baby's face
5. The organs do not work well
If your baby has grown at a certain age, you still have to look for more signs and symptoms that have not been seen in childhood. The following signs and symptoms can help you determine if your child has FAS:
6. very poor motor skills and coordination
7. Epilepsy
8. poor socialization skills
9. The lack of curiosity
10. slower to catch up
11. oblivion
12. Learning difficulties and understanding
13. behavioral problems such as hyperactivity or hypoactivity
Alcohol can make you feel good, but you should know your limit. If you know you are in a state that can not really drink, including pregnancy, then do. Do not extend the effects to your baby. Babies are innocent people who depend mainly on their mothers for development in the womb. If they can not cry and cry while inside, they would. Think about your baby and think about the harmful effects of fetal alcohol syndrome can cause your baby.