How much alcohol is dangerous? Is there anything I can do now to decrease the chances of having a child with FASD?
Any amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy is potentially dangerous. There is no cure for FASD; it is irreversible; however, if a pregnant woman is drinking during pregnancy, it is never too late for her to stop. The sooner a woman quits drinking, the better it will be for both her and her baby. If a woman is not able to quit drinking, she should contact her local social service agency or health plan for alcohol abuse treatment, if needed. If a woman is not yet pregnant, she should avoid pregnancy until her drinking is under control. The easiest way to prevent FASD is to abstain from alcohol use during pregnancy. Mothers aren’t the only ones who can help prevent FASD, though. Significant others, family members, schools, social organizations and communities alike can help prevent FASD through education and intervention.
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