Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption South Bend IN

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.

YWCA of Saint Joseph County
(574) 233-9491
1102 South Fellows Street
South Bend, IN
Hotline
(866) 937-9922
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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), Outpatient
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Life Treatment Centers Inc
(574) 233-5433x218
1402 South Michigan Street
South Bend, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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Crossroads Counseling
(574) 233-4183
2319 Edison Road
South Bend, IN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Victory Clinic Services II
(574) 233-1524
4005 Western Avenue
South Bend, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Spanish

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Addiction Recovery Centers Inc
(574) 807-8690
2012 Ironwood Circle
South Bend, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Madison Center Inc
(574) 280-4655
801 East Washington Street
South Bend, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Madison Center Inc
(574) 282-8712
813 South Michigan Street
South Bend, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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Dockside Services Inc
(574) 299-8595
2625 South Michigan Street
South Bend, IN
Hotline
(574) 299-8595
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Addictions Recovery Centers Inc
(574) 807-8690
2012 Ironwood Circle
South Bend, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Wellspring Counseling and Learning Ctr
(574) 784-2700
207 South Michigan Street
Lakeville, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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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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