I have a friend who confesses to having drank heavily during her
pregnancy. I went up to see her and the baby. My friend was suffering
from post-partum depression and did not tend to the baby much at all.
I ended up taking care of the baby all weekend. The baby has no facial
features that suggest she's got FAS, but from what my friend
confesses, I think there could be future problems. What are some
things I can advise to determine the extent of the damage to the baby?
Are their any things I can advise to prevent further consequences?
By the way, my friend no longer has the baby. After my visit, I
contacted some social workers and spoke with the father of the child
and the baby is now in better hands.
