What Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Prevention
There is only one way to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome, and that is for pregnant women to completely avoid alcohol. While it is true that the child is more likely to be injured if the mother is a heavy drinker, the fetus is still at risk even if the mother drinks only a small amount.
If a pregnant woman has been drinking a lot during pregnancy, it is best that she let a medical professional know as soon as possible. The sooner the mother and/or patient receive treatment, the better it will be for the child as treatment can begin to limit their symptoms.
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