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Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: … spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes the range … may be able to spot severe alcohol effects ( fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS ) in the child at birth. But less severe …
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Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … disability Heart problems Learning and behaviour problems Fetal alcohol syndrome Cocaine Seizures Hallucinations Fluid in the lungs …
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Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated … Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known as FASD. FASD is … spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol effects on a fetus Substance use during …
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… Problems After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy Anemia During Pregnancy Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Artificial Rupture of the Membranes … Tube Procedures for Infertility Fatigue During Pregnancy Fetal Monitoring During Labour Fever During Pregnancy Find …
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… diabetes . Certain chromosome problems, including Down syndrome . The risk of having a baby with certain chromosome … and plenty of rest. And avoid smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol, and using cannabis or other drugs that could harm … of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2020). Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities: ACOG Practice Bulletin No. …
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… High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or you smoke. You are younger than … has been found to have a genetic condition, such as Down syndrome , or a heart, lung, or kidney problem. You had a … in high-risk pregnancies. These doctors are called maternal-fetal specialists, or perinatologists . You may see this …
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… of Chronic Kidney Disease Anticoagulants Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Antiplatelets Autologous Stem Cell … Immunoglobulin Indirect Coombs Test Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion Iron Deficiency Anemia Jaundice in … Tests Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test Bilirubin Test Blood Alcohol Test Blood Culture Blood Glucose Test Blood Type …
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… especially if they are taken at the same time as opioids or alcohol. It is recommended you talk to your health care … well as putting your baby at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Heroin Using heroin when you’re pregnant … health and behaviour problems similar to those seen in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Help to stop using …
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… if a pregnancy is growing as expected. It also can find a fetal heartbeat and estimate the age of the fetus. A history … disorder. One example is antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Problems with the structure of the uterus. This … The father's age. The risk is highest after age 35. Using alcohol, cigarettes, or cocaine while pregnant. Heavy …
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… . How can you tell if you're carrying more than one baby? A fetal ultrasound can show how many babies are in your … likely to occur in multiple pregnancies. Vanishing twin syndrome . This is when one of two fetuses disappears … sickness, call your doctor or midwife. Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or use cannabis or other drugs. These substances …