Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD) cover other terms such as fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND), partial fetal alcohol syndrome (PFAS), alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) and fetal alcohol effects (FAE). People affected by can have brain damage; facial deformities; growth deficits; mental retardation; heart, lung and kidney defects; hyperactivity; attention and memory problems; poor coordination; behavioral problems; and learning disabilities.

… Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome »»

1. Birth defects are common

Birth defects affect 1 in 33 babies every year and cause 1 in 5 infant deaths. For many babies born with a birth defect, there is no family history of the condition. … 10 things you should know about birth defects »»

Birth Defects Are Common

Every four and a half minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. That translates into nearly 120,000 babies affected by birth defects each year.

Birth defects can affect almost any part of the body (e.g., heart, brain, foot). They may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. … Basic facts about birth defects »»

President Franklin Roosevelt established the March of Dimes in 1938. The March of Dimes has saved the lives of millions of babies. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. … March of Dimes »»

List of birth defect terminology starting with A. … Birth Defect Terminology Starting with A »»

Heart defects are among the most common birth defects. Each year, about 25,000 babies are born with heart defects. … Congenital heart defects are common birth defects »»

Previous research has shown that what mothers eat during pregnancy affects the health of their offspring. But now, a new study suggests that a father’s diet prior to conception could also play an important role in their child’s health, particularly when it comes to consumption of folate. … Father’s diet prior to conception can also play a role in the developing fetus »»

The effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are NOT reversible. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a defect that is becoming more widely known. The symptoms are small head and body, a flattened face, distinctive eyes, retarded physical growth, mental retardation, shorter and lighter in weight than normal, heart defects, and poor coordination.

The safe minimal dose of alcohol in pregnancy is not yet known, but because alcohol is socially accepted it is very easy to forget that its use should be restricted. … Fetal Alcohol Syndrome »»

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Smokable methamphetamine looks like shaved glass slivers or clear rock salt. … Effects of Amphetamine Use »»

What is a hemangioma?

A hemangioma is a type of birthmark. It is the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the skin. Hemangiomas may be present at birth (faint red mark) or may appear in the first months after birth. A hemangioma is also known as a port wine stain, strawberry hemangioma, and salmon patch. … Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas »»