Fetal alcohol syndrome: what is it and what can be done?

Other important variables that have been shown to increase risk include blood alcohol concentrations (i.e. binge drinking), maternal characteristics (such as smaller body profiles and a poor nutritional status), and genetic factors.Research has been conducted into, and has shown the benefits of, sta...

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Published inPediatrics for Parents Vol. 31; no. 3-4; pp. 26 - 28
Main Author Cupta, Keshav K
Format Newsletter Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bangor Pediatrics for Parents, Inc 01.03.2015
Subjects
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol use
Alcoholism
Birth weight
Brain research
Effect of alcohol on
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetus
Fetuses
Health aspects
Maternal & child health
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
Quality of life
Risk factors
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Summary:Other important variables that have been shown to increase risk include blood alcohol concentrations (i.e. binge drinking), maternal characteristics (such as smaller body profiles and a poor nutritional status), and genetic factors.Research has been conducted into, and has shown the benefits of, stabilizing the family system, improving executive functioning, and using known management plans for common secondary disabilities such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Many animal trials have examined the effects of antioxidants such as vitamin C. These may have a role in the future, as well as reversing the nutritional deficiencies commonly seen in fetal alcohol syndrome mothers.
ISSN:0730-6725