Mothers who drink during pregnancy will have children that may experience?

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a range of birth defects that occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. FAS is the most severe form of alcohol-related birth defects. Children with FAS may have:

- Facial abnormalities, such as a small head, short eye slits, and a thin upper lip

- Growth problems, such as being shorter than average and having a low birth weight

- Learning disabilities, such as difficulty with math and reading

- Behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder

- Vision problems, such as nearsightedness and strabismus (crossed eyes)

- Hearing problems, such as deafness or hearing loss

- Kidney problems, such as kidney failure

- Heart problems, such as a hole in the heart

- Liver problems, such as liver damage or liver failure

- Mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety

FAS is a lifelong condition, and there is no cure. However, early intervention can help to improve the symptoms of FAS and help children with FAS to live as independently as possible.