FASD

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome happens when a fetus is exposed to alcohol.  The different types are listed below:

1.Fetal Alcohol Syndrome : Confirmed alcohol exposure :

Alcohol Exposure

Facial pattern of Short palpebral fissures < / = 10 percentile, Thin upper lip vermillion, Smooth philtrum

Evidence of pre / postnatal growth retardation

Evidence of Neurocognitive deficits

2.Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: No confirmed alcohol exposure

As above but no alcohol exposure found

3.Partial Fetal Alcohol syndrome: Confirmed Alcohol Exposure

Not all of the above features are present but neurocognitive and some facial features needed

4.Alcohol Related Birth Defect (ARBD)

Confirmed maternal alcohol consumption as well as some but not all of the facial features are present however the behavioural features or structural abnormalities are more pronounced.

5.Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND)

Confirmed maternal alcohol consumption with the absence of growth retardation or facial features and with the neurocognitive features being prominent.

6.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

                  Umbrella term. Not a diagnostic term

 

In August 2010 the European Birth Mother Network was launched.

 

The European Birth Mother Support Network is a network of women who drank alcohol during pregnancy and may have a child or children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).  It is a place where mothers can share their experience and support each other.  Their goal is to educate, increase understanding and support for birth mothers and their families.

 

For More information please visit www.eurobmsn.org