Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Question 1

What is FAS?

Answer 1

Physical, Behavioral, and cognitive abnormalities resulting from maternal alcohol consumption

Question 2

What is the occurrence of FAS?

Answer 2

2-5% of the population

Question 3

How does alcohol get to baby?

Answer 3

Passes freely across the placental barrier

Question 4

What are characteristics of FAS?

Answer 4

s mall palpebral tissues (eye openings)
e longated, flattened midface and philtrum (groove
in the middle of the upper lip)
t hin vermillion (upper lip)
d evelopmental delays
P oor coordination
H yperactive behavior

Question 5

Is it possible for FAS features to not be as apparent in newborns but become more prominent as infant develops?

Answer 5

duh aka YES!!!

Question 6

How many criteria(s) are needed for a FAS diagnosis?

Answer 6

3

Question 7

What are the three criteria to diagnose someone with FAS?

Answer 7

1. Three facial abnormalities (thin vermillion, flat philtrum, small palpebral fissure)
2. Growth deficits (below 10th percentile for heigh & weight)
3. CNS abnormalities (below 10th percentile for head circumference, attention/hyperactivity problems, motor delays)

Question 8

Is consuming small amounts of alcohol safe for the baby?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

What is the recommended intake amount of alcohol during pregnancy?

Answer 9

None, you must abstain!

Question 10

What is the treatment

Answer 10

no cure

early intervention to reduce secondary disabilities like walking, talking, and social skills