New residential group in Sandhagen: Help for children with alcohol damage!

New residential group in Sandhagen: Help for children with alcohol damage!

In Sandhagen near Kröpelin, a ray of hope is created for children suffering from the consequences of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). The Rostock city mission has opened a new residential group here, which focuses specifically on the care of these children. This facility is the first of its kind in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and offers space for up to six children. They are supervised by a multi -professional team that consists of specialists, everyday attendants and night watches. The team has set itself the goal of supporting the physical, intellectual and mental development of the children in the best possible way, since the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy are irreversible, such as [Tagesschau.de] (https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/mecklenburgvorpommern/fetales- alcohol syndrome-neuewhehengruppe-fuer-kinder-kinder-kinder-kinder-kinde-mvregiorostock-204.html) reported.

alcohol during pregnancy is a serious topic. Pregnant women should strictly make sure not to consume alcohol, because he gets freely into the bloodstream of the unborn child and can lead to serious damage. Every year, around 10,000 babies are born in Germany with impairments that are due to the alcohol consumption of mothers during pregnancy. Around 3,000 children develop the most severe form of these disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can go hand in hand with serious physical and mental impairments. According to AOK, around 20 percent of pregnant women occasionally consume alcohol, with 8 percent classifying this consumption as risky. The consequences are often far-reaching and affect the ability to learn, the behavior and emotional stability of the children [aok.de] (https://www.aok.de/pk/magazin/familie/baby-kleinkind/fetales- alcohol syndrome- alcohol-waehrend-derschaft/).

protection and support for affected children

In the new residential group in Sandhagen, one is aware of the importance of well -founded support. A loving environment with child-friendly play options and a special MIT-MACH-GARDE enables the children to develop. The therapists and supervisors work closely together and rely on individual support that takes into account both physical and psychological aspects. As studies show, the consequences of intrauterine alcohol exposure are serious because they can often lead to toxic damage to the brain, which is expressed in developmental problems and behavioral problems ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

It is crucial that society and especially expectant mothers are informed about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Prevention measures are required to avoid FASD. These are aimed not only at women with risky consumer patterns, but also to the general population to raise awareness of this problem. The new residential group in Sandhagen marks a step in the right direction to enable the affected children to start a better start and to accompany them on their way.

The facility is now being pursued with excitement, because it could not only positively influence individual fates, but also to put an important impulse for prevention and dealing with the topic of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the state.