Baby born intoxicated found to have 1.62 per mille blood alcohol level

According to a report bySledst.org, a 38-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to the maternity ward with symptomsof severe alcohol poisoning. Doctors found that the woman's blood alcohol level was approximately was three per mille alcoholand therefore decided to perform an emergency cesarean section. At that time, the woman was in the37thor 38th week of her pregnancyThe baby was due to be bornon time.

The childwas born alive but was also intoxicated.

Tests revealed that the newborn's blood alcohol level was 1.62 per mille.

PoliceAccording to the statement, doctors did everything in their power to save the child and managed to stabilize the baby's critical condition. The child's gender iswas not disclosed.

The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation on suspicion of endangering the child's life or causing serious bodily harm. According to Polish law, the such crimes carry a5-year prison sentenis being provided.

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

In Poland, where alcohol consumption is high, 7,500 babiesare born each year with mental and physical anomalies caused byFetal AlcoholSyndrome.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that develops in a fetus (thedeveloping baby) when a pregnant person consumes alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol consumptionby the mother during pregnancy can lead to serious developmental and physicalproblems in the child. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a syndrome thatnegatively affects both the physical and mental development of the baby.Alcohol easily passes through the placenta to the fetus, causing developmentaldelays and long-term health issues. The severity of the condition dependson the amount and frequency of alcohol consumed during the pregnancy.can seriouslyaffect processes. Although the risks of alcohol consumptionduring pregnancy vary depending on the amountconsumed and the timing, fetal alcohol syndrome is a completely preventable condition.