Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Bloomingdale IL

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.

ARIZA Resource Center
(630) 539-2620
201 East Army Trail Road
Bloomingdale, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Tricon Counseling Centers
(630) 933-9556
380 South Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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Serenity House Inc
(630) 620-6616x105
891 South Route 53
Addison, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Professional Consultations, Inc.
(800) 428-7260
389 Bartlett Plaza
Bartlett, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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LSSSI-BHS in the Northwest Suburbs
(847) 619-0849
1111 North Plaza Drive
Schaumburg, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Paragon Counseling and DUI Services
(630) 351-9293
400 West Lake Street
Roselle, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Amanecer Inc
(630) 480-0058
25 West 560 Geneva Road
Carol Stream, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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New Visions Counseling Services Inc
(630) 493-1100
1690 West Lake Street
Addison, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc
(630) 942-9720
799 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Wendy Stebbins and Associates
(847) 330-0990
1701 East Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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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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