Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
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Alcohol-related birth defects are conditions that can affect a baby when there is exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol crosses the placenta and influences the development of different organs and the nervous system of the baby.
Possible manifestations: they can include particular facial features, low birth weight, growth difficulties, and differences in learning or behavior that become noticeable over time.
Key point: they are considered preventable, since there is no amount of alcohol recognized as safe during pregnancy.
Who provides guidance about them? The pediatrician supports the child's follow-up, while the general practitioner and, depending on the case, the psychiatrist support the family. If you have questions about pregnancy or child development, the advisable course is to raise them in a consultation.
Data on 50 doctors who treat alcohol-related birth defects
Which specialist treats alcohol-related birth defects?
Alcohol-related congenital anomalies are evaluated by a pediatrician from birth, with support from a psychiatrist for behavioral and developmental management. You can find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcohol-related birth defects
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is alcohol-related birth defects?
Alcohol-related birth defects are conditions that can affect a baby when there is exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol crosses the placenta and influences the development of different organs and the nervous system of the baby.
Which doctor treats alcohol-related birth defects?
Alcohol-related congenital anomalies are evaluated by a pediatrician from birth, with support from a psychiatrist for behavioral and developmental management. You can find these specialists.