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FASD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is an umbrella term for several diagnoses that are all related to prenatal exposure to alcohol (i.e. while a baby is in the womb)
These are:
FASD is a series of preventable birth defects caused by a woman drinking alcohol at any time during her pregnancy. Beer, wine, spirits – it’s all the same to the developing baby.
The term “Spectrum” is used because each individual with FASD may have some or all of a spectrum of mental and physical challenges. In addition each individual with FASD may have these challenges to a degree or “spectrum” from mild to very severe.
You can speak to your midwife or GP about FASD or any concerns you might have about consuming alcohol during pregnancy.
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking visit Forward Leeds at www.forwardleeds.co.uk
