Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the term
for severe birth defects caused by heavy alcohol use (5 or more
drinks on at least one occasion) during pregnancy. Children with
FAS may have: A child with FAS may also have birth defects that
involve the eyes, ears, heart, urinary tract, or bones.
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