31 may 2022
both males one aged 6 years & 9 months & the other, 7 years & 9 months.
father said mother drank alcohol when pregnant. they were on and off & now separated. father with another wife.
the younger has MILD while the older has MODERATE intellectual developmental disorder
NB: this should serve as a warning to pregnant mothers
>"Alcohol in the mother’s blood passes to the baby through the umbilical cord. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. These disabilities are known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)." https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/alcohol-use.htm
>"There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. There is also no safe time for alcohol use during pregnancy. All types of alcohol are equally harmful, including all wines and beer."
>"Alcohol use in the first three months of pregnancy can cause the baby to have abnormal facial features. Growth and central nervous system problems (e.g., low birthweight, behavioral problems) can occur from alcohol use anytime during pregnancy. The baby’s brain is developing throughout pregnancy and can be affected by exposure to alcohol at any time."
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