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I had alcohol shots without knowing that I am pregnant. Will that affect my baby?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently found out that I am pregnant. I had three shots of vodka a few weeks back unknowingly. Will that affect my baby? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and understood your concern. It will not affect your pregnancy, but if you take alcohol regularly then it might affect you. So, I suggest you do not drink alcohol during pregnancy and lactation. Do an ultrasound scan around six to seven... Read Full »
What are the side effects of drinking during the first trimester?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 5 weeks 3 days pregnant now. I was excessively binge drinking for the past four months. I stopped at the fourth week of pregnancy after missing my periods. I am scared. Will it cause any ill effects on my unborn child? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are pregnant now and so you have stopped drinking. It is a good step. Drinking while pregnancy causes ill effects on the fetus. You got aware of it and so you have stopped drinking. Stop feeling guilty and stay happy. There are multiple types of scans and marker tes... Read Full »
If mother is alcoholic, are the damage happened to fetus due to FAS reversible?
Query: Hello doctor, I just found out that I am 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant and I have been drinking two standard glasses of wine a day, sometimes less but sometimes more. Twice I had a 1.6 fl oz shot of Gin. I will not drink again now. What are the chances my baby has FAS including facial defects? Will ab... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are regularly having alcohol, then yes, there are 10 to 15 percentage chances of having fetal alcohol syndrome. You should get NT scan done at 11 weeks 4 days. Start Folic Acid twice a day. After NT scan, take a decision whether to continue the pregnancy or not. Read Full »
Can prenatal exposure to alcohol cause a short columella?
Query: Hello doctor, Do you have experience with FAS or FASD? Can prenatal exposure to alcohol cause a short columella? Is this common in those with the affected face? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We do see cases of fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Alcohol is a known teratogen for the human fetus. Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is associated with abnormalities in the fetus. The problems can occur in many systems, most important... Read Full »