Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Danielle Merrill
EDU 214-871
November 17th, 2013
Objective:
To learn the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome provides to the fetus, and baby. Think about it. You as a mother, future mother, or spouse would you take the risk of drinking while pregnant or let you wife?
If yes, let me try to convince you not to drink while pregnant. If no, I think that's a great choice!
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, also abbreviated to FAS, is the mental, physical, and growth problems that can happen when a mother drinks alcohol while the fetus is in the womb. Any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can cause this, one sip to a million drinks.
What are the causes of FAS?
The alcohol is consumed by the mother, then enters the baby through the placenta. After reaching the placenta a baby takes more time to process the alcohol then, the mother counter part. Thus leading to the baby having a higher blood alcohol concentration.
What are the symptoms of FAS?
Poor Coordination
Facial Deformities
Heart Problems/Defects Delayed Development in three major areas of learning
Lack of control with their emotions
Body Deformations
Small head size
Mental Disorders including Mental retardation, and ADHD.
Bad impulse control
Memory Problems.
Facial and Brain Deformities!
http://communitiesthatcarepcny.blogspot.com/2012/08/f asd-awareness-day-9912.html
http://www.faslink.org/fasmain.htm
Are there tests and ways to diagnose?
YES, there are tests and diagnoses that can be done!
Before Birth:
After Birth:
No diagnosis can be made however, you can get ultrasounds, and blood alcohol level checks.
CT's or MRI's, as well as physical exams. Telling your doctor is important so he can watch out for the symptoms and signs!
Are treatments available?
No treatment is available. The physical, and mental deformities usually last the lifetime.
For heart problems surgeries can help or fix the problem. Counseling for the mother and child who have FAS.
http://ssw-2011-twolips.wikispaces.com/What+Is+Fetal+Alcohol+Syndrome%3F
National Organization For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome!
This is an organization commit to FAS. They give you information, resources, videos, news, and support.
Check out the website:
They have a vision of no babies being born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome!
http://www.nofas.org/
Community Support locally!
There are so many support groups, and government help in our area!
NOFAS FASD Family Support Group in Silver Spring.
There is a parent Cathy Allen, who has adopted a son that has FAS, she has been through it all, and is willing to help. Kenndy-Krieger Institute-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Clinic in Baltimore.
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So many other community resources you can use,
Teaching Aspects of FAS
The NOFAS created a curriculum for grades K-12 on the education and prevention of FAS. This curriculum provides an age-appropriate based knowledge for each age group.
There are workshops that teachers can attend which includes Strategies on how to help and support people, teens, children with FAS in school.
How to Prevent FAS!
The best way to prevent FAS is to say no to drinking while pregnant. No amount of alcohol is safe for a fetus to be in contact with.
If you are preparing to get pregnant with a baby, cleanse your body from alcohol, prepare to give it up for your family starting years. When you are pregnant is not about you, you eat, drink, and nutritious for two now.
Fun Facts on FAS
FAS happens for every 1,000 live births in areas of the US.
1.4% of women who were pregnant said they binged drank.
It can cause miscarriages, stillbiths, and premature delivery.
A fetus can not process alcohol due to lack of growth in the liver. They are currently testing to see if the father, and drinking can effect the sperm used to fertilize the egg.
You can not pass FAS down to your baby if you have it, it is not hereditary.
To sum up this slide, I found a video!
http://youtu.be/abEpE_GfgLw
http://lcb.wa.gov/enforcement/requiredsigns
QUIZ TIMEEEE!!!!!!
What does FAS stand for?
What are the facial deformities caused by fetal alcohol syndrome? What did the video at the end show you happens to an egg and alcohol? What are the treatments for FAS?
Name on community support for FAS.
What causes FAS?
Reference Page:
(2003). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. [ONLINE] Available at: e.g. http://www.microsoft.com. [Last Accessed e.g. 31 August 11]. Health Solutions. (2012, August 8). Fetal alcohol syndrome. <i>U.S National Library of Medicine</i>. Retrieved November 17, 2013, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000911.htm Facts about FASDs. (2011, September 22). <i>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</i>. Retrieved November 17, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/facts.html Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. (2011, May 21). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved November 17, 2013, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/DS00184/DSECTION=risk-factors For School Professionals | Double ARC. (n.d.). Double ARC RSS. Retrieved November 17, 2013, from http://www.doublearc.org/for-school-professionals/ NOFAS. (n.d.). NOFAS. Retrieved November 17, 2013, from http://www.nofas.org/
