Re: PREGNANCY: Concerned about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
From: grateful mom (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2007 20:48:34 -0500 (CDT)
I feel certain that you have nothing to worry about regarding fetal
alcohol syndrome. I would not terminate the pregancy for these reasons.
As long as you are not drinking during the remainder of the pregnancy, I
think you should be fine.
I am not a dr. or medical professional; check with your physician if
you are in doubt.
Good Luck.
At Thu, 31 May 2007, Green wrote:
>
>I took a First Response pregnancy test before my missed period by two
>days, infact I took two and each shows it detects the LH hormone and
>indicates I am pregnant. I am concerned since I have been consuming
>alcohol during the preconception stage and worst of all most of the
>consumption has taken place in the 3rd week of gestation or the 7th to
>8th day after conception. According to the due date calendar online I
>conceived 9 days ago. I have hopes to begin my period this weekend
>inspite of the tests. I have been experiencing the same spotting and
>craps that are usual the week before I start my period. The thought has
>crossed my mind of terminating the pregancy due to the chance of Fetal
>Alcohol Syndrome. Animal studies show that on the 7th or 8th day of
>gestation ethanol has the greatest effect on the development of
>caranialfacial and midline forebrain causing abnormal development. This,
>they say, is equivalant to the 3 week of human gestation.
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