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… (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting … factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol drinking … on pregnancy and alcohol use, visit HealthLinkBC File #38d Pregnancy and alcohol …
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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … also known as FASD. FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities …
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… a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals … include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, … areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal alcohol spectrum …
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… . Related information Alcohol and drug use Parenting and substance use Substance use …
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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 you eat, drink, or take … alcohol or drugs while you're pregnant can cause serious problems. It can cause problems …
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… baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ sleep or decrease … the breast milk to drop. Help for substance abuse Substances such as street drugs and …
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… shown below, by about four weeks, major body systems are starting to develop. Time Events 4 weeks The embryo’s eyes, ears, nose, spine, digestive tract and nervous system are … weeks   The embryo’s eyes, ears, nose, spine, digestive tract and nervous system are …
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… confused, weak, or light-headed when you first wake up or come to. But unless something … person's alcohol or drug use, learn what steps to take to help yourself or someone … would accept help. Don't give up after the first "no." Keep asking. If the person agrees, …
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… chemicals that make people feel good. At first, these substances may make a person feel … unprotected sex. This raises the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually … It can also cause some cancers. If used during pregnancy, alcohol can harm a …