6. Are there any safe limits for drinking alcohol during pregnancy?Drinking even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can affect the fetus. There is no defined safe level for drinking. Miscarriage, premature birth and still births and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are known to occur related to even small quantities of alcohol exposure.
7. Can FAS be cured?At present there is no cure for fetal alcohol syndrome. However, early diagnosis and a multipronged approach with involvement of the child specialist, speech and occupational therapists, psychologist and educational counselors will help the child achieve maximum possible.
8. Are there any medicines to treat FAS?There is no specific treatment to cure or treat fetal alcohol syndrome. However, certain classes of medications are prescribed to address the symptoms of FAS such as anxiety, depression, aggression and disruptive behavior, attention deficit, learning problems, sleep problems and anti-social behavior.
9. I have a baby with FAS. What are the chances of having another child with FAS?There is no scientific evidence available that FAS is hereditary. There is no known risk of having another child with FAS unless the mother drinks alcohol during each pregnancy.
10. Does alcohol consumption by father affect the baby?Drinking by the father during pregnancy is not known to cause FAS. However, it affects the sperm, and can cause low birth weight in the newborn.