When you’re pregnant, having clear, trustworthy information matters. Understanding how alcohol, tobacco, medications, and other substances may affect you and your baby can help you make informed decisions,

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) are a group of diagnosable medical conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. Effects are lifelong and can include mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and physical manifestations. #emory #fasd #msacd

FASDs are described as a spectrum because prenatal alcohol exposure affects each person differently. Every individual has a unique combination of strengths, challenges, and support needs, so no two people with FASD have the same experience.

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