Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Arlington WA

Alcoholic beverages have been known to cross the placenta and reach the baby by the medical community for some time now. The fetal alcohol syndrome has been documented for decades now. Hence, babies that have been repeatedly exposed during the pregnancy to considerable amounts of alcohol present with abnormalities of their development.

Alpine Recovery Services Inc
(360) 658-1388
16404 Smokey Point Boulevard
Arlington, WA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Island Crossing Counseling Services
(360) 652-9640x19
21123 Smokey Point Boulevard
Arlington, WA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women
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Catholic Community Services
(360) 651-2366
1227 2nd Street
Marysville, WA
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
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Catholic Community Services
(425) 258-5270
2610 Wetmore Avenue
Everett, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Evergreen Manor Inc
(425) 259-5842
2932 Hoyt Avenue
Everett, WA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
(360) 653-1104
4126 172nd Street NE
Arlington, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Clearview Counseling
(360) 653-0374x111
1106 Columbia Avenue
Marysville, WA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Tulalip Tribal Family Services
(360) 651-3351
2821 Mission Hill Road
Marysville, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men

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North Sound Assessment and
(425) 252-1779
1316 Wall Street
Everett, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Port Gardner Bay Recovery
(425) 252-4656
2722 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption

To a greater extent, expectant parents are well-versed about the pregnancy and birthing development as pregnancy is a unique one in each couple’s lifetime. Future parents and especially mothers-to-be are receiving contradicting information about alcohol consumption and the risk to their unborn baby. How much alcohol is safe to take during pregnancy? Are there proven effects of alcohol on the baby? What are the effects of alcohol on an unborn baby? What other options does a pregnant woman have if she craves alcohol?

Alcoholic beverages have been known to cross the placenta and reach the baby by the medical community for some time now. The fetal alcohol syndrome has been documented for decades now. Hence, babies that have been repeatedly exposed during the pregnancy to considerable amounts of alcohol present with abnormalities of their development. Such problems care low birth weight, a small brain, mental retardation and overall growth and developmental retardation. Is there a safe time during the pregnancy to consume alcoholic beverages? The safe answer is no because the baby is in constant development and does not have the capacities to counteract the alcohol he can receive through the placenta. Is there a safe amount of alcohol a woman can take during the pregnancy? Again, the prudent answer is NO.

The level of alcohol reaching the baby will vary depending on the type of alcohol taken, the weight of the mother, her own metabolism and so many other factors we have yet to di...

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