Effects Of Alchocol Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is. Effect on the wieght of the baby that is caused due to drinking
The baby has a 26% chance of being born underweight
What does the government advise about drinking during preganancy
They say to avoid drinking it completelty or very kittle at all
What syndrome is caused from drinking during pregnancy
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Which causes facial fdatures to have defects
What does drinking alchocol in the first 3 months of pregnancy do
Greatly increase the chance of a miscarriage
What benefits does alchocol have in smll amounts
Could help to reduce levels of hert attacks as it fights clots in the blood
What is alchocol
A depressant that can cause memory loss
What are the government guidelines for drinking
Men 3-4 units per day
Women 2-3 units
What does drinking over the guidelines do
Causes damage to the liver
