| Preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Preconception counseling and diagnosis help. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16190170 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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QUESTION: By the time women find out they are pregnant and see a family physician, they might have already consumed alcohol during the pregnancy and affected the development of their fetuses. How can family physicians better prevent exposure to alcohol during pregnancy? ANSWER: Women of childbearing age should be counseled about the risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy before they become pregnant. Diagnosing children who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders can help identify birth mothers who are at risk of other alcohol-exposed pregnancies and who need support to change their behaviour. |
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Authors:
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Suzanne C Tough; Margaret Clarke; Sterling Clarren |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien Volume: 51 ISSN: 0008-350X ISO Abbreviation: Can Fam Physician Publication Date: 2005 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-09-29 Completed Date: 2005-10-25 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0120300 Medline TA: Can Fam Physician Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1199-201 Citation Subset: IM |
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Female Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / prevention & control* Humans Infant, Newborn Neonatal Screening* Preconception Care* Pregnancy Prenatal Care* Risk Assessment |
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