Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Spectrum Disorders / FAS FASD Video

Added: Jul 15, 2007

Duration: 16:53

Over 375,000 newborn babies have been exposed to drugs in utero. The film promotes zero tolerance for alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and drugs for all pregnant women. This film describes the effects of exposure to alcohol and drugs on the fetus during pregnancy. The purpose is to promote awareness of the problem among teenagers who are at risk for both unplanned pregnancy and substance use. Medical experts offer information and mothers of drug-exposed babies share their stories. A foursome of engaging young people present an in-depth exploration of the growing problem of prenatal alcohol and other drug abuse. Produced in the stylish, fast-paced format popular with today's teens, this gripping film take a serious, no-holds-barred look at what happens when pregnant women use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The film includes an examination of prenatal drug and alcohol abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, nicotine's effect on unborn babies, risks for AIDS, SIDS and FAS, drug effects at various stages of pregnancy, how drugs affect unborn babies and other relation social and emotional problems. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and a spectrum of associated disorders, sometimes called Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), is a permanent birth defect caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. The term fetal alcohol effects (FAE) or alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) is applied to children whose mothers are known to have drunk heavily during pregnancy and who exhibit some, but not all, features of alcohol-related facial malformation. FASD is the leading cause of mental retardation in the Western world and is entirely preventable. It has been estimated that one in 1000 children born suffers from FAS, and one in 100 suffers milder effects (FAE) of maternal prenatal alcohol exposure. Fetal Marijuana Syndrome (FMS) is also briefly discussed. This public service announcement film, "...And Down Will Come Baby," is produced by the Scott Newman Center and is publically funded by the U.S. Department of Education under a Drug Free School and Communities Act grant, paid for by the American taxpayers and tax-paying businesses and republished here as a public domain video for the general public. For more information on the Scott Newman Center, pleasee see: http://www.scottnewmancenter.org/pamphlets.html

Channel: News

Tags: abuse aids alcohol arnd care embryo fae fas fasd fetal fetus pregnancy pregnant prenatal sids substance syndrome teenage

Rating: 4.44 (43 ratings) Views: 125344' favoriteCount='69 Comments: 25

marshallspikebanana Says:

Feb 14, 2008 - I love the 90's

CrimsonAndRedx73 Says:

Feb 17, 2008 - lmao

NekoCat86 Says:

Feb 18, 2008 - Which is why teens should use protection!

GoblynTheAlmighty Says:

Feb 25, 2008 - I remember this commercial

Aarensmom Says:

Mar 11, 2008 - I live with this every day. I was born with FASD. Its not easy. I cant drive a car, balance a budget, or walk long distances. I am 31 years old. My birthmom drank, & that killed my twin & left me with a lifetime of disability.

rosaryfilms Says:

Mar 12, 2008 - Aarensmom, I am truly sorry to hear about your experiences, but thank you for sharing them -- they will help others. I wish you well...Regards...

GreenEileen Says:

Mar 14, 2008 - My biological mom had 5 babies, my big sister has severe autism, and we and my 3 brothers all have FAS. She was irresponsible and had 4 of her children taken away from her. I'm the less severly touched, but I still had to cope with hyperactivity, attention deficit, sleep problems all my life, recurring nightmares, irrational fears, all of this leading to social and comportmental problems. I think of drinking or drug using while pregnant as nothing less than a murder.

rosaryfilms Says:

Mar 15, 2008 - Aarensmom, we are truly sorry to hear about your life experiences, but thank you for sharing them with us. Your comments will help others prevent this from happening. We wish you and your family well...Regards...

gaboasa Says:

Mar 15, 2008 - how could she not know she was pregnant? 7 months dude.. 08:00

ClarityStemp Says:

Mar 17, 2008 - im fas. i was adopted into a family who didnt know. i have struggled with heavy hard drug addictions, selling myself, low self esteem, cutting, nightmares, insomnia, add, and so many social problems... im still struggling. im 21. i wish my birth mother had jsut had an abortion.

Mexicankeeper Says:

Apr 13, 2008 - man dont tell that u are live i was adopted to

shortyblackwell Says:

May 3, 2008 - Hey at least you realize you have a problem, that's the first step. Good luck.

suicidechick69 Says:

May 20, 2008 - wtf clarity Lol take it easy man

iliketheairforce Says:

May 21, 2008 - hey man dont say that dont wish your mum had an abortion it's not your fault dont wish that....

handsomedevil135 Says:

Jun 10, 2008 - Tell it to your blog.

ladyinkc Says:

Jul 13, 2008 - Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, "But we knew nothing about this," does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done? (Proverbs 24:11-12).

10Xcrazy Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - thats just sad

MondoBeno Says:

Jul 28, 2008 - I knew a couple where the wife was an alcoholic and they had a daughter who was clearly FAS. The father knew the wife was drinking, but did nothing. When I met him again 30 years later, he said he wished he'd gotten a vasectomy when he had the chance. They had two more kids with FAS before his wife died of liver damage.

MissVio31 Says:

Jul 30, 2008 - These are all forms of child abuse and these women should be charged accordingly. Living with the guilt is not enough!! It's absolutley disgusting.

cindeemorgan Says:

Aug 3, 2008 - Thank you for posting this video. An important reminder this election season: Powerful YouTube video recorded by Sharon Morgan, at the age of 7. "Fearfully And Wonderfully Made - Voice Of The Children."

marmarluxia Says:

Aug 14, 2008 - I'm adopted too. God made you lucky enough to even live! It could have been alot worse! Do you know how bad the starving African children have it? They can take it, and yet they're only children!

lissy278 Says:

Nov 5, 2008 - Hi i was Born with FAS and my mum drank while preg as well as doing drugs i dont have the full facial defcts like most FAS babies i have all the health probs from it and a bit of the facial but yeah i am now 26 and i have a child my self who has not got FAS or anything she is perfect in every way if it was not for my foster family i would not b here today

rosaryfilms Says:

Nov 5, 2008 - lissy278, hello -- we are sorry to hear about your past -- but thank you very much for sharing your experiences -- it will help others. May God Bless you and your family! Regards...

rosaryfilms Says:

Nov 5, 2008 - cindeemorgan, you are welcome!

adarkenedmind Says:

Nov 9, 2008 - I'm sorry your mom was so selfish as to drink while she was pregnant with you. I had a friend years ago, that had FAS, and he had some noticeable facial deformities, was slow mentally, and could not function without assistance in society. People took advantage of him a lot, and we tried to protect him as much as we could. It just breaks my heart that people still do things like this. It should be put to a stop.