can fetal alcohol syndrome come from the dad
Among a venerable bevy of pregnancy don'ts, it's common knowledge that moms shouldn't drink because it could cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a pattern of mental and physical defects that manifest as retarded intellect, stunted growth, and nervous system abnormalities as a child grows.
In addition to FASD, alcohol use in fathers was linked to decreased birth weight, marked reduction in overall brain size, and impaired cognitive function. The study also revealed that factors such as a father's age, diet, and stress level could all have effects on the eventual health of his children. For example, paternal obesity was linked to enlarged fat cells in the offspring, changes in metabolic regulation, diabetes, obesity, and even the development of brain cancer.