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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition that occurs when a person drinks any amount of alcohol during pregnancy, including wine, beer, hard ciders, and hard liquor. Alcohol is passed through the mother's bloodstream to the fetus through the umbilical cord, and the baby does not metabolize (break down) alcohol in the same way an adult does, so it stays in the baby's body for a longer period of time. This can lead to disruptions in the baby's development, causing a range of physical, emotional, behavioral, and learning issues that vary from mild to severe. FAS is a preventable condition, and the only way to prevent it is for the mother to avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy.