NATIONAL FETAL ANTI CONVULSANT SYNDROME ASSOCIATIONFetal Anti Convulsant Syndrome is caused by the effects of anti-convulsant
drugs taken during pregnancy. Of all children born to epileptic mothers who are
on anti-convulsant therapy, around 1 in 10 will be affected to varying degrees.
Children show a wide range of symptoms ranging from minor anomalies to major
congenital abnormalities. FACS was formed by a mother with a child affected by
the syndrome and is affiliated to Contact a Family. The Association has a
medical adviser. The main aims of the group are as follows: - To provide support for affected families.
- To increase awareness of the syndrome.
- To put families in touch with other families in their area for mutual
support.
- To encourage them in their quest for a firm diagnosis.
- To ensure that future mothers are made aware of the risks and the steps
that can be taken to minimise these risks.
National Fetal Anti Convulsant Syndrome Association
Newton of Brux
Glenkindie
Aberdeenshire
AB33 8RX  01975 571340
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