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If you are pregnant and drink alcohol, so does your baby. This can hurt your baby's growth and cause life-long physical and behavioral problems. One of the most severe effects of drinking during pregnancy is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is a group of problems that can include
FAS lasts for a lifetime. There is no cure. Special school services can help with learning problems. Routines and consistency at home may help with behavior problems. Women can prevent FAS and other problems related to alcohol use by not drinking when they are pregnant or might get pregnant.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Japan - The physical and behavioral characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome from birth to age seven. Information about maternal and paternal drinking and educational links to other related sites.
Arium Foundation Resources for Addictions - A non profit organization offering substance abuse information regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and other addiction issues.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected.
Texas Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consortium - Dedicated to prevention, education, and support.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Resources for information.
FASAT(Ontario) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Assistance and Training - To improve the lives of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (FAS) by training the professionals and parents who work with and care for these children, to provide assistance and support for them and their families, and to facilitate activities related to the prevention of FAS.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Statistics and other information on fetal alcohol syndrome and how it can be reduced.
A Preventable Tragedy - Information about FASworld, a world wide self help group dedicated to raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Links and a support group available.
Mayo Clinic: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A description of the syndrome and how to avoid it.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - A review of contemporary research, by Anuppa Caleekal, with implications for alcohol and prenatal education.