E ffects of Alcohol on Unborn Child
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Objective:
Topic: Child Abuse
Do: Students will understand the effects of: alcohol and drugs on unborn babies shaking a baby
Level of Thinking: Understanding
Effects of Alcohol on Unborn Child
Drinking alcohol while pregnant Causes Birth Defects
Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix!
Alcohol can damage a fetusanytime during the pregnancy even before she knows she is pregnant.
All types of alcohol should be avoided
There is no safe type or amount of that is known to be safe.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Baby
Alcohol consumed anytime during pregnancy increases the
risk of:OBirth defectsOLower weight and sizeOAbnormal facial featuresONervous system problemsOProblems with learning
Learning and behavior problems are lifelong.
All of these problems are 100% preventable!
Discuss and answer questions One and Two with a partner.
Effects of DrugExposure to anUnborn Child
Harmful Drug TypesOPrescription Drugs- ordered by a doctor
ONonprescription Drugs- you can buy somewhere like Walgreens ( Aspirin)
SupplementsOVitamins and Minerals
Social Drugs Tobacco Alcohol Caffeine
Illegal Drugsheroin marijuana
cocaine
meth and other “street drugs”
Using drugs anytime during pregnancy affects the unborn child
OThe larger the amount of a drug a mother uses, and the longer she uses it, the greater the risks to the unborn child.
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Using Drugs Increases RisksOPrenatal deathOPremature birthOMiscarriageOBirth defectsOLow birth weightOSmall size OSmall head
Babies may have withdrawal symptoms after they are born.OTremors
OSleeplessness
OMuscle spasms
OFeeding problems
Drug Exposed Babies may also have:
OBehavior problems
OLearning problems
OSuffer from Neglect and Abuse
Baby Demonstration/Drug Addicted Baby
OSounds are recorded from a real baby.
Discuss and answer questions 3 and 4
Shaken Baby Syndrome or SBS
What is it?Child abuse that involves shaking a baby
Legal Charges that may occur:
OChild Protective Services is called and all children will be removed from the home
OCharged with Assault on a Child
OCharged with homicide if a baby dies from Shaken Baby Syndrome
What it IS and is NOTSBS is…O Form of child abuseO Unique type of
injuryO From forceful,
violent shakingO Preventable
SBS is not…O Form of punishmentO Preexisting
conditionO Always seen with
bruisesO Caused by car
accidents, falling or rough playing
Facts about SBSO25% of babies shaken die from
injuries
OThe remaining 75% can suffer severe brain damage
OAbout 60% of victims die from their injuries later or suffer lifetime disabilities
Other FACTSO SBS most common cause of death in abused children
O There may be no visible signs of injury
O There may not be signs of injury until the child starts school and shows learning or behavioral problems
O Children as old as 5 or 6 have died from SBS
Profile of a victimO Most are less than one year old
O The majority are under 6 months old
O Twins have a higher chance of being shaken
Profile of a shakerO Most are male
O Most are the baby’s father or mother’s boyfriend
O Mothers, grandparents, stepparents, other relatives can shake babies
O Anyone who becomes frustrated
Reasons a baby is easily hurt
O Heavy head- 25% of body weight
O Weak neck muscles
O Extra space inside the skull
O Delicate veins that tear and bleedO easily
O Brain is still developing
What happens when you shake a baby?
O First- baby may become visually impaired or blind
O Next- loss of memory and emotion & suffer learning and behavior problems
O Finally- baby loses the ability to speak and hear
possibly paralyzed on one or both sides and can result in death
Shaken Baby Demonstration
What is the #1 reason for shaking a baby?
O To stop the child from crying
Other common reasonsO Frustration with:
potty training
picky appetite
baby is sick and cranky
Reasons baby cry
O Is hungryO Needs to burpO Needs a diaper changeO Is too hot or coldO Is getting sickO Is tiredO Is over-stimulated
Ways to soothe a crying baby
O Create a new noise to distractO Sing to the babyO Show the baby something to look atO Rock the babyO Push the baby in a strollerO Take them for a car rideO Give them a warm bath
O 3 new things you learned today?
O 2 ways you can use this information.
O 1 thing you are unsure of or have a question about.