Glossary F
Glossary F
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or FASD refers to an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur to an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may involve brain damage, impaired growth and head and face abnormalities.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is also spelled Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to a disorder stemming from extensive prenatal exposure to alcohol. Children with this disorder typically suffer from problems in intellectual functioning, central nervous system dysfunction, cranial feature defects, behavior problems, growth retardation, and physical abnormalities of the face.
- Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) : Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to a condition affecting the children of mothers who consume large quantities of alcohol during pregnancy; it can involve learning disabilities, attentional
difficulties, and physical and emotional disability.
difficulties, and physical and emotional disability.
Fetal monitoring is defined as the use of instruments to track the heart rate and oxygen levels of the fetus during childbirth.
Fetal stage is defined as the stage of development that lasts from the beginning of the ninth (9th) week of pregnancy through birth which is characterized by gains in size and weight and by maturation of the organ systems.