Mary's baby was born with distinctive facial features,short stature,and intellectual disabilities that were entirely preventable.The baby most likely has

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) can occur when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. It can cause distinctive facial features, short stature, and intellectual disabilities in the baby. Down syndrome also causes intellectual disabilities and some unique physical features, but it is not preventable. Second-hand smoke exposure and cocaine use during pregnancy can harm the baby but do not necessarily cause the same distinctive features seen in FAS.

Mary's Baby Was Born with Distinctive Facial Features,short Stature,and Intellectual