1.  What substance causes the most birth defects?       ALCOHOL (during pregnancy)
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause problems during the baby's development.

2.  What one substance in pregnancy causes the most behavior disorders?       ALCOHOL (during pregnancy)
Alcohol does more damage to the baby's developing brain than any other substance.

3.  What is the leading cause of mental retardation?       ALCOHOL (during pregnancy)
Alcohol consumed during pregnancy is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S.

4.  Do you know what FAS stands for?      FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
FAS disorders can be mild or severe.

5.  Do you know how much alcohol is safe during pregnancy?       NONE
Light or moderate drinking during pregnancy can cause problems. When the pregnant mother takes a drink, it is just like giving a drink directly to the baby, because the blood alcohol content (BAC) in the baby is equal to that in the mother.

6.  What kinds of birth defects can alcohol cause?      ALL KINDS
Alcohol during pregnancy can cause heart defects, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing problems, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, memory problems, learning disabilities, and behavior problems. Alcohol can also cause small birth weight, miscarriage, or death.

7.  How long do the effects of FAS last?      LIFETIME
There is no cure for FAS. The problems for people with FAS get worse as they get older, because the brain damage causes them to have problems with school, relationships, and jobs, with planning their life, managing money, making decisions, and controlling their behavior.

8.  What does a child with FAS look like?      NORMAL
Some people with FAS have mental retardation and short stature. But most people with FAS disorders have normal IQ and no physical signs. They just have a hard time controlling their behavior.

9.  What kind of women are most likely to drink during pregnancy?      ALL KINDS
This is not just a problem with poor women, alcoholic women, or minorities. Of the 15% of women who continue to drink during pregnancy, 5% are heavy drinkers, and 10% are light or moderate drinkers. White women drink more than women of other ethnic groups. Women at risk include single women, smokers and students, women with a college education, and women in households with income over $50,000.

10.  Do you know how to prevent alcohol related birth defects?       DON'T DRINK
It is important for both the man and the woman to stay alcohol free before, during, and after pregnancy. FAS is 100% preventable.