Abstract: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a general term for a series of adverse effects on babies caused by maternal drinking during pregnancy. It is also a developmental malformation problem that can be completely prevented at present. Alcohol can cause irreversible damage to the fetal central nervous system and affect the development of various organs and systems. Recently, pregnant Ruby Lin appeared at a fashion brand event. 40 years old is considered an advanced maternal age. When asked if she felt unwell or nauseous, she smiled and replied: \”Everything is fine. I always like to eat.\” As for wine, she smiled and replied: \”It should be okay to drink occasionally.\” , many fans are worried about her, because many people think it is best not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. So, do you need to stop drinking during pregnancy? Is the amount of alcohol safe? What are the harms of drinking to the fetus…
Liu Depei, director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, said that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a general term for a series of adverse effects of maternal drinking during pregnancy on the baby. It is also a completely preventable baby development malformation problem. Alcohol can cause irreversible damage to the fetal central nervous system and affect the development of various organs and systems. Due to exposure to alcohol in the womb, babies may have lower IQs and limited growth and development in the future, such as short stature, underweight, small head circumference, facial deformities, inattention, lack of self-control, etc., and are unable to adjust their cognition and behavioral patterns, as well as a range of behavioral and cognitive disorders. In some cases, it is seen that children with normal IQ are unable to reach their normal potential. Severe fetal alcohol syndrome spectrum disorders can lead to fetal death.
An article published in \”Integrated Pediatrics\”, the journal of the Spanish Pediatric Society, points out that fetal alcohol syndrome is more serious in the United States, Canada and Europe than previously thought, and the incidence rate is not 0.2 to 1.5 cases per 1,000 people as previously thought, but no more than 1,000 cases per 1,000 people. 6 to 100 cases. 9 cases. Liu Depei said that currently there is no so-called \”safe dose\” for drinking alcohol during pregnancy recognized by the medical community, so it is recommended that pregnant women avoid drinking alcohol. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drinking alcohol is considered safe only if it is abstained from throughout pregnancy. The whole pregnancy is meaningless. How much is relevant.
So, what harm does drinking alcohol during pregnancy do to the fetus? In this regard, Liu Depei said that there are mainly five hazards:
1. Drinking alcohol in the first three months of pregnancy will increase the chance of miscarriage;
2. Alcohol can cause fetal dysplasia, which is manifested in that the height or weight is lower than the normal value for children of the same age;
3. Alcohol will affect the organ development of the fetus, acting on the developing organs, which may cause problems such as smooth nasolabial folds, thin upper lips, small palpebral fissures, etc., and may hinder or distort the development of certain organs;
4. Alcohol will affect the joint development of the fetus, causing abnormalities in the baby\’s hands, feet, and even fingers and toes after birth;
5. Alcohol can cause varying degrees of cognitive impairment, attention disorder, movement disorder, language disorder or learning disorder in the fetus.disorders, as well as sensory, learning and social impairments.