Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Rockville MD

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.

Montgomery County Dept Health/Human
(240) 777-1680
751 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Avery House
(301) 762-4651
14705 Avery Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
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Lawrence Court
(301) 251-8920
1 Lawrence Court
Rockville, MD
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Journeys for Women Adult Program
(301) 294-4015
402 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD
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(240) 409-2158
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Montgomery Recovery Services Inc
(301) 762-5300
14636 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Avery Road Combined Care
(301) 279-8828x106
14701 Avery Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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White Flint Recovery Inc
(301) 294-6545
14636 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, Men

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Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health
(301) 251-4500
14901 Broschart Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Chinese, French, Spanish

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OACES Corporation
(301) 762-1383
416 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse
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Avery Road Treatment Center
(301) 762-5613
14703 Avery Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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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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