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[quote=Anonymous]FAS presents itself differently in different people.  Your nephew could have been adversely affected even without the manifest physical signs of FAS, but you wouldn't know that now.  It's not easy to predict.

That being said, development of FAS is indeed somewhat mysterious, in that scientists don't know how much alcohol it takes to cause it.  That almost certainly varies by individual, both mom and baby.  Things like nutrition and exposure to other substances (particularly nicotine) likely play a role, too.  I'd also be concerned about any potential genetic liability for addiction--but even then, genes only contribute roughly half of the variability for alcohol use disorders (with the other half being environmental, including things like prenatal exposure).

Regardless, OP, you're doing a wonderful thing to consider adopting your nephew.  Do consult with a good developmental pediatrician and on an on-going basis as your nephew grows up.  I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister; my sister's also an alcoholic, and I worry often that her children will be left without her.  All the best to you.[/quote]

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