Hi guys,
We are currently in the process of adopting for the fourth (yes fourth!) time and would like some advice on AFSD please.
What are your experiences with taking on a baby with an “Increased Chance” of AFSD but no evidence that alcohol was consumed in utero throughout pregnancy and the baby is currently thriving and meeting developmental milestones.
We are completely aware that there is a risk with any child that is adopted and it is better to air on the side of caution and look at worse case scenario so all bases are covered.
What extremes have you faced, what is the overall impact to the child and when did these signs and changes start appearing/presenting themselves, as I know that these usually are later in childhood.
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated as most of the profiles we are seeing all have a risk of Alcohol Foetal in the background, whether it is confirmed or not.
We already have a child who was subject to a variety of drugs in utero and so far so good but I know each case is different and things could still change for them later in life.
We want to make sure it is something we as a family can manage and take on.
I look forward to hearing your views.
Thanks so much.
