What does a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome look like?
Your child may be born with some or many problems. If you drink alcohol during pregnancy, your child may have the following problems: Your child may be shorter and weigh less at birth. His head may be smaller than normal. The middle of your child’s face may be slightly flat. He may have extra skin at the inner corners of his eyes. These are called epicanthal (eh-pee-CAN-thul) folds. He may have short lower eyelids and a low-set or small nose. His ears may look different and he may have a small jaw. Your child’s body organs, such as the heart and kidneys, may have problems. Your child may have eyesight (seeing) or hearing problems. He may have speech (talking) problems when he is older. Your child may have a low IQ (not as smart as others). Your child may have problems learning in school. He may have thinking and memory problems. Learning math may be difficult for him. Your child may have a hard time controlling how his body moves. He may have long-term problems with the way he behaves.
