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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

If you drink during pregnancy, so does your unborn baby.  Drinking during pregnancy can cause severe life-long problems for your child including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).  FAS can cause developmental disabilities such as mental retardation; learning difficulties; and other birth defects such as poor vision, hearing, and abnormal facial features.  To learn more about preventing FAS, use the links below: