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Fetal alcohol effects (FAE)
Effects of maternal alcohol consumption on the unborn child. FAE represents less pronounced findings than those seen from more intensive alcohol exposure, which produces the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy and even small amounts can cause severe complications to an unborn baby. DO NOT DRINK DURING OR JUST BEFORE PREGNANCY.
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Date Last Modified: 08/25/2003 08:32