For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Alcoholism, Baby, Developmental Psychology, Female Health, Genetics, Health, Medical, Mental Health, Problem Teenagers, Sex and Sexual Health.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Alcoholism)

The manifestation of specific growth, mental, and physical birth defects associated with the mother's high levels of alcohol use during pregnancy. Alcohol use or abuse by the pregnant woman subjects her to the same range of risks that alcohol has in the general population. However, it poses extreme and unique risks to the fetus and is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Timing of alcohol use during pregnancy is also of importance. Alcohol use during the first trimester is more damaging than during the second trimester, which is, in turn, more damaging than use in the third trimester. Alcohol ingested by a pregnant woman easily passes across the placental barrier to the fetus. Because of this, drinking alcohol can adversely affect the development of the baby. A pregnant woman who drinks any amount of alcohol is at risk, since a "safe" level of alcohol ingestion during pregnancy has not been established. However, larger amounts appear to cause increased problems. Multiple birth defects associated with "classical" fetal alcohol syndrome are more commonly associated with heavy alcohol use or alcoholism. Fetal alcohol syndrome consists of the following abnormalities: * Intrauterine growth retardation: growth deficiency in the fetus and newborn in all parameters -- head circumference, weight, height) * Delayed development with decreased mental functioning (mild to severe) * Facial abnormalities including small head; small upper jaw; short, up-turned nose; groove in upper lip; smooth and thin upper lip; and narrow, small, and unusual-appearing eyes with prominent epicanthal folds * Heart defects * Limb abnormalities of joints, hands, feet, fingers, and toes

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Baby)

Physical and mental birth defects caused by a baby's mother drinking large amounts of alcohol (often defined as more than five or six drinks a day) during pregnancy. Women who drink somewhat less during pregnancy may have babies who suffer from a less severe version of the syndrome, called fetal alcohol effect.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Developmental Psychology)

A condition affecting infants, characterized variously by mental retardation, heart defects, physical malformations, and so on and caused by excessive consumption of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Female Health)

Set of serious birth defects that can occur when a pregnant woman drinks excessive amounts of alcohol.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Genetics)

A link between excessive alcohol consumption during pregnancy and birth defects; characteristics include small head and eyes, folds of the skin that obscure the inner juncture of the eyelids, short, upturned nose, and thin lips.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Health)

Set of serious birth defects that can occur when a pregnant woman drinks excessive amounts of alcohol.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Medical)

A combination of defects in a fetus as a result of the mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Mental Health)

An elimination disorder in a child who is at least 5 years of age, consisting of repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothing, and not due to any general medical condition.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Problem Teenagers)

A condition affecting the children of mothers who consume large quantities of alcohol during pregnancy; it can involve learning disabilities, attentional
difficulties, and physical and emotional disability.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Sex)

A condition that effects infants born to alcoholic mothers.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Sexual Health)

Fetal abnormalities affecting growth, the central nervous system, and facial features that are caused by women drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

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