Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Pleasanton 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.

Senior Support Program Of Tri-Valley
(925) 931-5393
5353 Sunol Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults

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Managed Health Network
(510) 430-3699
11875 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Solidarity Fellowship Inc
(925) 371-0992
823 Olivina Avenue
Livermore, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Terra Firma Diversion
(510) 675-9362
30086 Mission Boulevard
Hayward, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

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Carnales Unidos Reformando Adictos
(510) 713-3202
37437 Glenmoor Drive
Fremont, 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
Language Services
Spanish

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R Quest
(925) 426-0501
40 California Avenue
Pleasanton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men

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Axis Community Health
(925) 556-2520
11840 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Successful Alternatives for
(510) 247-8300
795 Fletcher Lane
Hayward, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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East Bay Community Recovery Project
(510) 728-8600
22971 Sutro Street
Hayward, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish, Tagalog

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HAART
(510) 727-9755x22
20094 Mission Boulevard
Hayward, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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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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