{"id":56046,"date":"2025-07-29T18:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=56046"},"modified":"2026-01-29T08:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T03:19:47","slug":"foetal-alcohol-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foetal-alcohol-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Foetal Alcohol Syndrome: How Male Alcohol Use Can Contribute to Birth Defects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to foetal health issues due to alcohol use, mothers have always been the object of scrutiny. However, recent findings reveal that a father\u2019s alcohol consumption is also a pivotal factor in foetal alcohol syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog provides details about foetal alcohol syndrome, its causes, and how men\u2019s drinking habits before conception play a part in it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foetal-alcohol-syndrome\/#What_Is_Foetal_Alcohol_Syndrome\" >What Is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foetal-alcohol-syndrome\/#Links_Between_FAS_and_Fathers_Alcohol_Consumption\" >Links Between FAS and Father\u2019s Alcohol Consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foetal-alcohol-syndrome\/#How_Much_is_Too_Much\" >How Much is Too Much?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foetal-alcohol-syndrome\/#What_Couples_Should_Do_Before_Trying_to_Conceive\" >What Couples Should Do Before Trying to Conceive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foetal-alcohol-syndrome\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Foetal_Alcohol_Syndrome\"><\/span><strong>What Is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that affects the baby&#8217;s health due to alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It can lead to a wide range of developmental issues known as foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56053\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-Foetal-Alcohol-Syndrome-FAS--400x311.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?\" width=\"710\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-Foetal-Alcohol-Syndrome-FAS--400x311.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-Foetal-Alcohol-Syndrome-FAS--768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-Foetal-Alcohol-Syndrome-FAS-.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The foetal alcohol syndrome signs can be seen as the babies grow. These are listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinctive facial features (small eyes, thin upper lip, smooth philtrum)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioural issues (impulsivity, attention problems)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental delays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurological problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor skill issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defects in heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing and vision problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms may not be too easy to spot in infants, but as the child grows, the effects of foetal alcohol syndrome can become noticeable. These are long-lasting and often require ongoing medical, educational, and psychological support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Links_Between_FAS_and_Fathers_Alcohol_Consumption\"><\/span><strong>Links Between FAS and Father\u2019s Alcohol Consumption<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was believed that only a mother\u2019s alcohol intake was solely responsible. This is because whatever she eats and drinks is received by the baby through the placenta.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there were cases when the baby showed the symptoms of FAS, even though the mother was sober before and during pregnancy. That\u2019s when researchers probed for the missing clue, i.e., the fathers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how much does alcohol affect male fertility and the risks of FAS?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per a study published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6876470\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol Health and Research World<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was documented that male alcohol use affects fertility by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chromosomal abnormalities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced testosterone levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor sperm quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNA fragmentation in sperm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imbalancing hormone levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these factors can impact the embryo&#8217;s health and increase the risk of developmental disorders in the baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that the cause of foetal alcohol syndrome can be traced even before conception has happened in the mother\u2019s body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56055\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DYK-11-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"Impact of alcohol on father's genetic contribution to baby\" width=\"724\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DYK-11-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DYK-11-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DYK-11.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_is_Too_Much\"><\/span><strong>How Much is Too Much?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to foetal health, even a little alcohol is bad; that\u2019s why moms-to-be should instantly drop their drinking plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what about dads? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research indicates that even a little alcohol intake by men can lead to adverse effects on their fertility and increase the risks of FAS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.tamu.edu\/news\/2023\/12\/13\/drinking-prior-to-conceiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study by Texas A&amp;M University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can take over a month for alcohol-related damage in sperm to reverse. Since sperm renewal takes approximately 60 days, the research recommends that men abstain from alcohol for at least 3 months before trying to conceive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you hear experts, it is advised the same that men should avoid alcohol completely at least 3 months before conception. This is so because spermatogenesis (formation of new sperm cells) takes 64 to 74 days. By avoiding alcohol during this sensitive window, men can prevent the risks of FAS to the baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Couples_Should_Do_Before_Trying_to_Conceive\"><\/span><strong>What Couples Should Do Before Trying to Conceive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you understand how can alcohol cause birth defects, be it through the mother or the father, let\u2019s see how you can prevent FAS and plan to conceive for a healthy pregnancy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both parents should avoid alcohol consumption 3 months before conception.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek counseling or professional help for alcohol dependence or binge drinking if you find it difficult to stop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a pre-conception health checkup to ensure that you both are physically ready.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a nutrient-rich diet and do regular exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use prenatal and fertility supplements as advised by a healthcare provider.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being proactive can significantly reduce the risk of passing on harmful effects to future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/\">I Pill Side Effects: Things Women Should Know Before Considering Plan B<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While foetal alcohol syndrome is often associated with maternal drinking, the science sheds light on the new finding that fathers\u2019 alcohol consumption plays a role too. Alcohol impacts sperm quality, contributes to genetic changes, and may even influence a baby\u2019s brain and physical development. It is important to educate both parents about their alcohol habits and their consequences on foetal health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing FAS starts before you test positive for pregnancy. For a healthy pregnancy and future for your child, both partners should prioritise wellness, eliminate alcohol, and take shared responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to foetal health issues due to alcohol use, mothers have always been the object of scrutiny. However, recent findings reveal that a father\u2019s alcohol consumption is also a pivotal factor in foetal alcohol syndrome. 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