Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption La Follette TN

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.

Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 992-3849
4330 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, TN
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(865) 992-3849
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Lakeside Behavioral Health System of
(731) 664-0010
135 Stonebridge Boulevard
Jackson, TN
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(800) 232-5253
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Parkridge Valley Hospital
(423) 894-4220
2200 Morris Hill Road
Chattanooga, TN
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(423) 499-2300
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Focus Healthcare of Tennessee
(423) 308-2560
7429 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN
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(800) 675-2041
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Pathfinders Inc
(615) 452-5688
432 East Main Street
Gallatin, TN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients

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Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 947-6220
7714 Conner Road
Powell, TN
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(865) 947-6220
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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New Hope Recovery Center
(423) 581-2411
233 West Main Street
Morristown, TN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient

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Cherokee Health Systems
(423) 586-5032
815 West 5th North Street
Morristown, TN
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(423) 586-5032
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Pathways of Tennessee Inc
(731) 587-3854
457 Hannings Lane
Martin, TN
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(800) 372-0693
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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211 Woodlawn Avenue
Newport, TN
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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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