Abstract
Alcohol is a well known teratogen. Its role in causing fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects is well documented. A vast amount of study over the past several decades has finally provided insight into many aspects of its effect. The only effective treatment is complete abstinence from the drug during pregnancy.
MeSH terms
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Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
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Alcoholism / complications*
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Alcoholism / epidemiology
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Female
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders* / physiopathology
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders* / prevention & control
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
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Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
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Prevalence
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United States / epidemiology