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

Many women are unaware of the consequences of drinking during pregnancy. Some women believe wine or beer is not alcohol. In many cases, she may be suffering from alcoholism. She may need to know what effects alcohol can have on the baby. She also may need help getting into treatment. In such cases, you should contact a treatment professional at a local addiction center for advice on how to help.

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