Fact of the Week: May 20, 2013

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most common known non-genetic (non-inherited) cause of mental retardation in the United States. It is estimated that as many as three babies in 1,000 will have FAS. And it is completely preventable! There is no safe amount to drink while pregnant. (credit to @https://www.facebook.com/honeylea88 for this info and inspiration...cite: http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/23415/router.asp)