PREGNANCY Human Reproduction

PROTECTINGand
Embryonic UNBORN
Fetal BABIES FROM ALCOHOL-RELATED HARM
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individual organism. also cause miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth. If an unborn
That's why the mother must nourish it during baby is exposed to alcohol it can be affected for life.
pregnancy. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is the umbrella term for
After performing implantation, only some impairments of the growth and development of the brain and the
blastocyst cells give rise to the embryo. The central nervous system caused by drinking alcohol during
other cells form the structures for pregnancy. Aboriginal women in Australia have shown how
nourishment and protection: communities can take action to protect their women and babies
from alcohol-related harm in pregnancy.
Placenta Umbilical Amniotic
cord sac In 2007, the Aboriginal communities in Kimberly recognized that
many babies suffered from disorders associated with high rates of
alcohol use during pregnancy. Signs of these disorders include
During pregnancy, fetal nutrition depends on physical deformities, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and
the mother and is carried out through the behavioral problems with irreversible and lifelong effects on
placenta, which regulates the exchange of children's development.
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substances between maternal blood and fetal
The Lililwan Project, which focuses on fetal disorders caused by
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alcohol, aims to provide each affected child with a personalized
FASD management plan involving also their families, doctors and
teachers. Since there is no cure for these disorders, the project
provides mental health support and medical care to help cope with
the resulting disabilities. Multi-disciplinary teams of health workers
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