Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Blue Island 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.

Guildhaus Halfway House
(708) 385-3228
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Blue Island, IL
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Prevention Classes Inc
(773) 239-2830
10435 South Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
(773) 881-1900x11
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Chicago, IL
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Ingalls Memorial Hospital Department
(708) 333-2300
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Harvey, IL
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(800) 543-6453
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Human Resources Development Institute
(773) 660-4630
33 East 114th Street
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Family Guidance Centers Inc
(708) 333-8960
15400 South Page Avenue
Harvey, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient

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Link and Option Center
(708) 331-4880
15652 Homan Avenue
Markham, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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(708) 389-6450
12535 South Central Street
Alsip, IL
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(312) 372-6707
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children

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Bremen Youth Services
(708) 687-9200
15350 Oak Park Avenue
Oak Forest, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents

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Christian Community Health Center
(773) 233-4100
9718 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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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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