The most disgusting thing in this world in my opinion, is when a pregnant woman Women who drink during their pregnancy dont know that alcohol can fatally harm the unborn baby. Most of these women drink during their pregnancy with out any knowledge of the consequences. An estimated 40,000 babies are born each year in the United States with alcohol-related birth defects. The actual figures may be higher.(Poisoned in the womb, p.53) The baby can be born with a lot of different kinds of birth defects. Women, who drink very heavily during their pregnancy, have babies that are born with Fetus Alcohol Syndrome. Drinking alcohol can lead to the babys slow brain development, mental retardation, face deformities, and even death. Premature birth was associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy.(Alcohol and the fetus, p.41) The reasons for the mothers drinking might be peer pressure at parties or social events, age or occupation. It is very hard to take care of the baby that is born with FAS. The effects of the alcohol will basically last for life.Fetus Alcohol Syndrome, described by American researchers in 1973, is the most severe form of alcohol-induced malformation. (Poisoned in the womb, p. 44) Fetus Alcohol Syndrome is one of the three leading causes of mental retardation. (Poisoned in the womb, p.49) It is very hard to take care of babies with birth defects. They will remain in intensive care for weeks or months after their birth. Their nervous system is severely damaged, and it is hard to calm them down when they are crying. Sometimes they become irritated to a touch, or they could become completely withdraw and show no emotions to their caretaker. It is very hard to feed them. Their brain development is very slow. Parents who were expected to have a laughing and healthy baby, become disappointed. The difficulties to care for these babies lead to neglect or abuse. Family stresses, including those related to al...
