Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, mental retardation at NOFAS

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FAQs

What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)?

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

What is Alcohol-related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND)?

What is Alcohol-related Birth Defects (ARBD)?

What is Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)?

What are the facts about FASD?

What is the cost to society of FASD?

Is it safe to drink alcohol if I am pregnant?

Is any kind of alcohol safe to drink during pregnancy?

What if I drank during my last pregnancy and my baby was fine?

If my baby is affected by alcohol, will the problems go away?

What if I am pregnant and have been drinking?

What if I'm not planning to have a baby yet?

What if a friend, partner, spouse or family member is drinking while pregnant?

What is Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)?

FAE is a term that has been popularly used to describe alcohol-exposed individuals whose condition does not meet the full criteria for an FAS diagnosis.