Fetal Alcohol Effects

Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) refer to a range of physical, behavioral, and cognitive challenges that can occur in a child when a mother consumes alcohol during pregnancy. Unlike Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), FAE involves milder symptoms, such as learning difficulties, attention problems, and subtle physical traits. Alcohol crosses the placenta and can interfere with normal brain and body development. The effects vary depending on the amount and timing of alcohol exposure but can have long-term impacts on a child's health and functioning. Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy is the safest way to prevent these developmental issues.