What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Definition


Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) belongs to a group of disorders called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. It is caused when a women drinks alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol can cause birth and developmental defects in the baby. These defects make up FAS.


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