A woman who drinks alcohol, either regularly or sporadically, during pregnancy is imposing a very dangerous risk to her unborn child. It is a known fact that children that are born to mothers who drink alcohol may suffer from various health problems, one of which is known as fetal alcohol syndrome. The treatment for fetal alcohol syndrome is best started when a woman first decides to get pregnant and is done by avoiding the consumption of any alcohol. If a woman learns that she is unexpectedly pregnant, she should stop drinking alcohol immediately in order to avoid any chance of fetal alcohol syndrome.