DON'T DRINK ANY ALCOHOL IF YOUR PREGNANT

Alcohol syndrome is a condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome causes brain damage and growth problems . The problems caused by  alcohol syndrome vary from child to child, but defects caused by alcohol syndrome are not reversible.
        There is no amount of alcohol that's known to be safe to consume during pregnancy. If you drink during pregnancy,
You place your baby at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome.
If you suspect your child has fetal alcohol syndrome, talk to doctor as soon as possible. Early diagnosis may help to reduce problems such as learning difficulties and behavioral issues.
SYMPTOMS.
The severity of fetal alcohol syndrome symptoms varies, with some children experiencing them to a far greater degree than others. Signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome may include any mix of physical defects, intellectual or cognitive disabilities, and problems functioning and coping with daily life.
PHYSICAL DEFECTS MAY INCLUDE:
 small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Slow physical growth before and after birth
Vision difficulties or hearing problems
Small head circumference and brain size
Heart defects and problems with kidneys and bones
Brain and central nervous system problems
Problems with the brain and central nervous system may include:
*Poor coordination or balance
*Intellectual disability, learning disorders and delayed development
*Poor memory
*Trouble with attention and with processing information
*Difficulty with reasoning and problem-solving
*Difficulty identifying consequences of choices
*Poor judgment skills
*Jitteriness or hyperactivity
*Rapidly changing moods
*Social and behavioral issues
*Problems in functioning, coping and interacting with others may include:
DIFFICULT IN SCHOOL.
Trouble getting along with others
Poor social skills
Trouble adapting to change or switching from one task to another
Problems with behavior and impulse control
Poor concept of time
Problems staying on task
Difficulty planning or working toward a goal
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR.
If you're pregnant and can't stop drinking, ask your obstetrician, primary care doctor or mental health professional for help.
Because early diagnosis may help reduce the risk of long-term problems for children with fetal alcohol syndrome, let your child's doctor know if you drank alcohol while you were pregnant. Don't wait for problems to arise before seeking help.