The Conversation – The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vital
As I walk into the classroom as a newly graduated teacher, I see children — each with unique abilities, interests and an eagerness to learn. This Ontario classroom was designed to be inclusive — a space where all students, regardless of their needs, can thrive.
https://theconversation.com/the-most-prevalent-disability-in-classrooms-may-be-fasd-and-supporting-students-is-vital-272553

CBC (Canada) – New ‘Clear Skies Tent’ aims to help people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder connect with culture
A new safe space to help with sensory regulation for people living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has just made its debut at the annual Yukon First Nations Health and Wellness Summit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/fasd-yukon-clear-skies-tent-9.7069232

North Dallas Gazette – Inadequate Nutrition and Lower Education Linked to Worse Outcomes for Children Exposed to Alcohol in Utero
A new study addresses the puzzle of why heavy drinking throughout pregnancy leads to widely varying outcomes for children.
https://northdallasgazette.com/2026/02/04/inadequate-nutrition-and-lower-education-linked-to-worse-outcomes-for-children-exposed-to-alcohol-in-utero/

News-Medical – Study examines the effectiveness of urine testing as a screening tool for alcohol use in pregnancy
Data on alcohol consumption by pregnant women in Ireland has previously only been collected through self-reporting in questionnaires, which may give an incomplete picture of consumption.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260218/Study-examines-the-effectiveness-of-urine-testing-as-a-screening-tool-for-alcohol-use-in-pregnancy.aspx

Medical Xpress (Ireland) – Most pregnant women in Ireland avoid alcohol, research shows
Alcohol consumption during early pregnancy in Ireland is significantly lower than previously reported, according to new research. Previous estimates, based largely on self-reported data, suggested that between 20% and 60% of pregnant women in Ireland consumed alcohol.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-pregnant-women-ireland-alcohol.html

Daily Mail – If your mother drank even a little alcohol during pregnancy you’re far more likely to struggle with a dangerous habit, research suggests
Women who drink alcohol during pregnancy are more likely to have children who grow up vulnerable to alcohol dependence, a major study suggests.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15521025/mom-pregnancy-disease-alcoholism-dopamine.html

Girls, Women, Alcohol, and Pregnancy – Finding Opportunities for Women’s Resistance and Recovery when Alcohol is Increasingly ‘Pink’
Understanding the factors that contribute to alcohol use in pregnancy is important. The research continues to highlight that factors associated with prenatal alcohol use include informational factors (e.g., not knowing about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy), stress-related factors (e.g., experiencing violence), social determinant of health-related factors (e.g., socioeconomic status), and preconception and pregnancy-related factors (e.g., using substances before pregnancy).
https://fasdprevention.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/finding-opportunities-for-womens-resistance-and-recovery-when-alcohol-is-increasingly-pink/