Fetal alcohol syndrome

Introduction Alcohol is a substance that should be consumed in moderation, and should be used responsibly. Similar to any substance, there are consequences that come with the irresponsible and abusive use of it. Not only theThe drinker is not the only one affected by the abuse of alcohol abuse. People around them including family, friends, potential offspring and even Canada’s Health Care Systemhealth care system are affected too. It has been known that exposure to alcohol in the womb leads to…

During the prenatal stage, a child is developing from conception through birth. When alcohol is introduced to cells that are growing, the normal development of these cells is altered. Brain cells are vulnerable to the alcohol; therefore, this child’s brain does not develop the way it would have, without the effects of alcohol. This change in brain formation impairs brain function for the child’s entire life span. Individuals who are alcoholics usually do not obtain their necessary calories from…

context involving a friend ordering alcohol while in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Many people believe that a glass of wine every now and then is not a bad thing to do during pregnancy, even some doctors say that it is tolerable. It may not be worst possible thing to ingest while pregnant, but in your second trimester the baby is still developing crucial parts of the body and the bones are becoming more dense. I think avoiding substances like alcohol of any sort will definitely be…

functioning deficits, motor functioning delays, attention problems or hyperactivity, or problems with social skills. 4. Mother’s alcohol use during pregnancy confirmed alcohol use during pregnancy can strengthen the case for FAS diagnosis. Confirmed absence of alcohol exposure would rule out the FAS diagnosis. It’s helpful to know whether or not the person’s mother drank alcohol during…

There have been numerous studies conducted, prior to Morrison and Shaffer’s research, that continue to provide support for the common hypothesis that prenatal alcohol consumption causes both psychological and physical abnormalities in children. However, Morrison and Shaffer take the research a step further by statistically analyzing children who were diagnosed with FAS by comparing morphological characteristics…

to. Whether it is a virus, chemical, or a drug. These things can cause a teratogen, which is a factor that produces a birth defect. In this paper, we are going to talk about two kinds of teratogens that could cause a birth defect. Cocaine and alcohol are very dangerous to any human being while they are pregnant. Cocaine is a white powdery substance that is made from a coca plant. It can be snorted, injected, or smoked. People can easily get addicted to this drug since it provides…

sequence of stages, which are primarily known as germinal, embryotic and the fetal stage. Each of the stages of prenatal development is very important to the development of a healthy happy baby. There are some agents that can potentially harm or disturb this crucial time for an infant, these agents are known as teratogens. Environmental factors such as mercury, air pollution and pesticides and personal choices such as consuming alcohol, caffeine and inhaling any tobacco products, can all impose…

1 Month: The zygote grows rapidly to about one half inch. During this time, the heart starts beating and the veins and arteries is active. Organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and liver begin to grow. The microscope detects the eyes, ears, mouth and nose, but the sex is not detectable (Matorell, Papalia, & Feldman, 2014). 7 Weeks: The baby is one-inch long and organs begin functioning; the liver produces blood cells, the stomach produces digestive juices, and the heart has a regular beat. The…

The cri du chat syndrome is a rare hereditary disease that is characterized by the fact that the affected child, baby, have a cry similar to a cat's meow (cry of a cat = cri du chat). According to the ¨Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome: Clinical Profile and Chromosomal Microarray Analysis¨ article journal by Espirito Santo and partners, the cri du chat syndrome is caused by a specific alteration of genetic material: the loss of a part of the filiform structures in the nucleus of the cell that carry the…

Annotated Bibliography Braun, J. M., Kalkbrenner, A. E., & Calafat, A. M. (2011). Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children. Pediatrics, 128(5), 873-882. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-1335d I. The Behavior rating inventory of executive function was used to assess the behavior of the children at the age of three II. This study was done to see if the exposure to BPA while pregnant has any correlation with behavioral problems on children at the age of 3…