Fetal alcohol syndrome is 100 percent preventable if a pregnant woman abstains alcohol of every form, studies show. Koch spent three years studying the effects of alcohol consumption on fetuses and she also worked with a project for early diagnosis in children. She said women often drink before they are aware they're pregnant and by the time they realize they are, the damage is done. You don't know and that's why they advise that you plan, for pre-conceptual health. A child born with fetal alcohol syndrome suffers immensely, and the pain could carry on throughout life if there's not early intervention, according to UW's Fetal Alcohol and Drug Program.
Sufferers tend to have behavioral problems, including excessively high energy levels.
This could improve with psychotherapy and medications, but the restlessness never stops completely, studies show. Sophia's daughter is 18 years old. When her daughter was in high school, Sophia had to have a guardian with her everywhere because of her inappropriate social behavior and restlessness. The school started calling. Another characteristic of the disease is poor impulse and judgment.