Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder- A Brief Overview
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https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v43i1.5117Keywords:
Neurocognitive, Liquor, Craniofacial joint, Binge drinking, Intra Uterine Growth RetardedAbstract
Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy results in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in offspring. FASD presents with distinct facial characteristics, growth delays, cognitive impairments, and various behavioural issues because of neurotoxicity of alcohol to the brain of developing foetus. Behavioural issues in children with FASD manifest early and persist throughout adulthood. While physical characteristics are crucial for diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), it is noteworthy that neurocognitive and behavioural abnormalities may occur even in the absence of these physical traits. (alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder or ARND). Due to the absence of a recognized safe level of alcohol consumption throughout pregnancy, it is imperative to strongly recommend abstinence from drinking for women who have conceived or expecting pregnancy.
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