How can FAS be prevented?
Recent studies have shown that pregnant women will reduce or cease their alcohol intake if they are made aware of the harmful effects of alcohol on their babies. However, the most critical period of the fetus is in the first trimester when the mother may not even suspect she is pregnant. For such women, an early warning system is imperative. The best advice for a woman who drank before she knew she was pregnant is to stop drinking for the remainder of her pregnancy and get regular prenatal care.
