your doctor will have recommendations for the best course of action for you and the baby and will possibly have suggestions for the type of detox best suited for you. alcohol detox will remove the residue toxins from drinking and any other chemical toxins if you have had other substance abuse. when you quit alcohol use you may exhibit withdrawal symptoms. the side effects from alcohol withdrawal may range from mild to intense depending on the severity of use and most often include: • restlessness • excessive sweating • headache • nausea and vomiting • increased heart rate • uncontrollable shakes • anxiety • depression • seizures • dts fetal alcohol syndrome (fas) it is important that you know that women who continue to drink during pregnancy put their baby at risk for being born with fetal alcohol syndrome (fas) which is a pattern of physical and mental defects during fetus development during pregnancy. babies born with fas may have facial abnormalities as well as damage to the central nervous system and brain resulting in mental retardation. there are several safe options available for alcohol detox including non-medical and medical (outpatient and inpatient). if you are in need of detox from alcohol while pregnant your doctor will be able to advise you as to which option is best. gallus detox center is an inpatient private medical detox facility that specializes in iv therapy medical detox. if you have questions about our facility or detox method please call us at 855-338-6929.
daughter is in alcohol rehab for 30 days and just learned she's 6 weeks pregnant. worried about effects of meds on baby