Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Placentia CA

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.

Alternative Options Counseling and
(714) 995-0359
101 South Kraemer Boulevard
Placentia, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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School Ten
(714) 871-9460
2384 East Orangethorpe Avenue
Anaheim, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Center for the Trt of Addiction Inc
(714) 992-1677
104 North Raymond Avenue
Fullerton, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Action Consultants/Therapy
(714) 449-9982
1532 #A Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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CA Hispanic Commission Alc/Drug Abuse
(714) 772-5580
832 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
Spanish

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CA Diversion Intervention Foundation
(714) 633-0502
3100 East Frontera Street
Anaheim, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Orange County Health Care Agency
(714) 517-6140
2035 East Ball Road
Anaheim, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc
(714) 687-0077
315, 319, and 321 State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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New Beginning Fellowship Center
(714) 839-2515
2024 East Sycamore Avenue
Orange, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
German

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Wel-Mor Psychological Group Inc
(714) 540-9070
5130 East La Palma Avenue
Anaheim Hills, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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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