Teratogens-+Alcohol+An+Addictive+Substance


 * Teratogen- **
 * "A drug or other substance capable of interfering with the development of a fetus, causing birth defects." **
 * (www.dictionary.com) **


 * One of the more common teratogens relating to addicting substances are found in alcohol, caffeine, and amphetamines. More specifically, though alcohol it not an illegal substance, it can still be very harmful to a fetus. One of the more commonly known alcohol teratogens is FAS, or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. FAS can cause the brain to be marginally impaired, a slowed growth rate, as well as some forms off ADD. Though sometimes doctors opinions may vary by country, practice, and experience the general consensus is that a regular drinking pattern, such as one or more drinks a day (daily) will cause FAS. Research has been done showing that women who are pregnant that drink approximately one to two drinks in a week are not putting their fetus at risk for FAS. **


 * [|Fetal Alcohol Syndrome a Largely Overlooked Problem] **
 * This article explai **** ns the causes and lifelong side effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as some insight from professionals in the field. **

[|Fetal Alcohol Syndrome] This article from MedlinePlus, is a short explanation of what happens when one drinks alcohol while they are pregnant, and the effects it can have on the fetus and child. This article is taken from the Medical Encyclopedia section of the site.

. "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome." // MedlinePlus //. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 13 Feb 2012. Web. 14 Mar 2012.

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[|Teratogens- Alcohol An Addictive Substance]

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This website is a medical based web sight that gives insight to mothers and soon to be families on the negatives of drinking during pregnancy. One of the most common teratogens relating to alcohol is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This source is useful to families because it is an easy access, easy to follow and very informative.=====

//Fetal alcohol syndrome// . (14, March 12 ). Retrieved from http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/genetics/fas.html

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