However, effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy have been suspected for quite some time. Despite all the current information about the negative effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, many people are still unaware of the complications it can cause. Besides those who are unaware of the results of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, there are also those women who are aware of the consequences, but don t care enough or have enough willpower to stop. These alcoholic mothers may know the consequences of drinking during pregnancy but are unable to stop themselves. There are many symptomology s that are characteristic of FAS children.
Growth retardation is evident in length, weight, and head circumference.
Crainio-facial malformations include short palpebral fissures, a poorly developed philtrum, thin upper lip vermillion, short mandibles, a flattened midface structure, and dysplastic ears. Central nervous system involvement is evidenced by mental retardation. These include myopia, ptosis, epicanthus, hypoplasia of optic disc, and torturous retinal vessels. Besides intellectual impairment, FAS children sometimes also suffer from attention deficits. One study measured four different areas of attention.