FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS (FASD)
What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. They can include physical problems as well as problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with FASD has a mix of these problems. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the most severe of these disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions About FASD
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care and Women’s Specialty Services provides information to help women looking for information, support and treatment. Pregnant women are given priority for treatment.
Women can find support and treatment in Michigan at:
Learn more about FASD and evidence based resources available at:
You can also call the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome at 1-800-66-NOFAS(66327) for more information.
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No amount of alcohol can be considered safe during pregnancy. Alcohol can damage a baby at any time during pregnancy. It can cause birth defects and lifelong learning and behavior disorders.
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FASD is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy or when she is trying to become pregnant.
Learn more about resources for healthy mothers, healthy babies and healthy families available in Michigan:
For more information talk with your health care provider.
The Michigan Infant Mortality website also has information and tips for healthy babies, healthy mothers and healthy families.
Michigan Factsheet - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)