If my baby is affected by alcohol, will the problems go away?
If your baby's brain does not develop correctly because of alcohol exposure, serious consequences, such as mental retardation, are permanent and your child will need lifelong care. Less serious problems can be treated but may limit your child's abilities. Alcohol can affect unborn babies in many different ways. Babies can be born with some or all of these effects,
Attention and memory problems
Learning disabilities
Hyperactivity and behavior problems
Difficulty with judgment and reasoning
Poor coordination or delayed motor skills
Growth deficits
Altered facial features (thin upper lip and no groove above lip)
Mental retardation
Heart, lung and kidney deficits
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