Unborn Fetus Syndrome
Many children are born with disabilities, and birth defects, every day. Pregnant women who drink, smoke, and use drugs are not only exposing themselves, but also their unborn fetus. The exposed unborn fetus is highly prone to lifelong, and irreversible, birth defects.
Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common outcome of fetuses subjected to alcohol abuse. When the mother consumes alcohol, the alcohol easily passes through the placenta via the bloodstream, and into the fetus. The fetus is unable to process the alcohol due to its high concentration; omit preventing nutrition and oxygen from getting to its vital organs. Alcohol damages the fetus’ nervous system, organs, brain growth, and affects the face.
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Drugs not only give the mother a high, but also their unborn fetus. Babies born dependent on drugs will experience withdrawal; will need extra treatment, and a longer hospital stay. It is best to stay away from drugs as soon as pregnancy is confirmed; having a healthy baby is …show more content…
Smoking is another danger for unborn fetus. The damage of smoking is not only damaging for the mother, but also for her unborn fetus, it harms nearly every organ in the fetus body, and can cause serious health conditions. Babies born to a mother that smoke are more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
Infants who die from SIDS have higher concentrations of nicotine in their lungs and higher levels of nicotine (a biological marker for secondhand smoke exposure) than infants who die from other causes. (Smoking and Tobacco Use 1)
When the mother inhales the smoke of the tobacco, the chemicals pass through the placenta and umbilical cord into the baby's bloodstream. These chemicals are the cause that slows the baby’s growth, damages the heart, lungs, and brain. Pregnant women should stay away from smoking or from anyone that smokes, as second and third hand can also harm the baby.
Women, who wish to become pregnant, or become pregnant unknowingly, should stop the use of alcohol, opiate drugs, and smoking. These activities will harm the fetus, and develop long-lasting effects. Birth defects related to drinking, drugs, and smoking while pregnant are entirely preventable. Abstinence of such substances is the best way to ensure the birth of a healthy
Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common outcome of fetuses subjected to alcohol abuse. When the mother consumes alcohol, the alcohol easily passes through the placenta via the bloodstream, and into the fetus. The fetus is unable to process the alcohol due to its high concentration; omit preventing nutrition and oxygen from getting to its vital organs. Alcohol damages the fetus’ nervous system, organs, brain growth, and affects the face.
Infants and children with fetal alcohol …show more content…
Drugs not only give the mother a high, but also their unborn fetus. Babies born dependent on drugs will experience withdrawal; will need extra treatment, and a longer hospital stay. It is best to stay away from drugs as soon as pregnancy is confirmed; having a healthy baby is …show more content…
Smoking is another danger for unborn fetus. The damage of smoking is not only damaging for the mother, but also for her unborn fetus, it harms nearly every organ in the fetus body, and can cause serious health conditions. Babies born to a mother that smoke are more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
Infants who die from SIDS have higher concentrations of nicotine in their lungs and higher levels of nicotine (a biological marker for secondhand smoke exposure) than infants who die from other causes. (Smoking and Tobacco Use 1)
When the mother inhales the smoke of the tobacco, the chemicals pass through the placenta and umbilical cord into the baby's bloodstream. These chemicals are the cause that slows the baby’s growth, damages the heart, lungs, and brain. Pregnant women should stay away from smoking or from anyone that smokes, as second and third hand can also harm the baby.
Women, who wish to become pregnant, or become pregnant unknowingly, should stop the use of alcohol, opiate drugs, and smoking. These activities will harm the fetus, and develop long-lasting effects. Birth defects related to drinking, drugs, and smoking while pregnant are entirely preventable. Abstinence of such substances is the best way to ensure the birth of a healthy