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… pregnant, the safest option is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known as … (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol effects on a fetus Substance …
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… Topic Overview What effect does alcohol have on a fetus? A woman who drinks … are most likely to have damage. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) … spot severe alcohol effects ( fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS ) in the child at birth. But …
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… you can do when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything … problems Learning and behaviour problems Fetal alcohol syndrome Cocaine Seizures Hallucinations Fluid …
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… It's important to avoid tobacco smoke, alcohol and drugs, chemicals, and radiation … see if your baby has a chance of having Down syndrome or another genetic problem. The test … examinations and tests may include fetal ultrasound , which uses reflected sound …
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… Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Alcohol or Drug Use … Anemia During Pregnancy Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Artificial Rupture of … for Infertility Fatigue During Pregnancy Fetal Monitoring During Labour Fever During …
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… born with genetic conditions such as Down syndrome. Taking some prescription or other … who use illegal "street" drugs or who drink alcohol during pregnancy have a higher risk of … their lives. Tests during pregnancy A fetal echocardiogram, which can be done as …
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… . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or you smoke. You are … to have a genetic condition, such as Down syndrome , or a heart, lung, or kidney problem. … These doctors are called maternal-fetal specialists, or perinatologists . You may …
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… if you're carrying more than one baby? A fetal ultrasound can show how many babies are … in multiple pregnancies. Vanishing twin syndrome . This is when one of two fetuses … your doctor or midwife. Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or use cannabis or other drugs. These …
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… Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy Anemia During Pregnancy Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Artificial Rupture of … Problems and Injuries Female Sexual Problems Fetal Monitoring During Labour Fever During …
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… is growing as expected. It also can find a fetal heartbeat and estimate the age of the … One example is antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Problems with the structure of the … age. The risk is highest after age 35. Using alcohol, cigarettes, or cocaine while pregnant. …
