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PREGNANT WOMAN AND DRINKING

Pregnancy last for approximately forty weeks. This time is divided into three periods, or trimesters, from the first day of the last menstrual period to week 12, then from week 12 to week 28, then from 28 until delivery. During these periods the expectant mother should take very good care of her health.

The only way to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome, is to abstain from alcohol. Period.  “There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant,” warns the CDC. One thing that is known:

 pregnant women have a lot to consider when they order a cocktail. Many findings linked shorter birth lengths with women who had at least one drink in any trimester. check out video

One specific behavioral problem children get from woman who drink alcohol is ADHA. ADHD is a complex disorder of the brain that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy, micronutrient deficiencies, excessive television watching early in life, and inadequate omega-3 fatty acid intake are a few of the environmental factors

 ADHD is characterized by restlessness, difficulty focusing, poor impulse control, distractibility, and in some cases overactivity; plus these symptoms have significant negative consequences on the child’s academic performance, social skills, and relationships with family members, teachers, and peers. In addition, ADHD is often accompanied by learning disorders, discipline problems, anxiety, and/or depression.

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