Nature – Comorbidities associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the United States
This study adds to a small but growing body of research on comorbidities experienced by individuals with FASD. We discuss the implications of the identified comorbidity patterns on the ongoing identification, treatment, and surveillance of FASD in the US.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-13366-9

Laurentian University – HITCHHIKING WITH MOMMA: LIVING WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD)— A COLLECTION OF TRUTHS
This narrative inquiry explores the experiences of a woman likely living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Using intersectionality as a critical social theoretical lens, her daughter travels back in time with her mom to reexamine what it was like living with a disability while navigating her roles as a woman, daughter, wife, mother, and friend.
https://utoronto.scholaris.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/c9aceffd-186b-4732-b151-4936f6dff5e0/content

Research Square – Exploring fitness to participate in court proceedings among defendants with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A systematic scoping review
This review discusses the legal implications, recommendations, and future research directions necessary to improve fitness to participate assessments and promote equitable access to justice for individuals with FASD.
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-7235748/v1

Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research – Behavioral interventions for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A review of systematic reviews
Numerous positive outcomes were identified from among systematic reviews regarding FASD interventions; however, the current evidence base is limited by methodological weaknesses and potential risks of bias.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acer.70129

International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology – Intranasal administration of KCNN2 blocking peptide improves deficits in cognitive flexibility in mouse model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Intranasal administration of KCNN2 blockers, such as Lei-Dab7, represents a promising, non-invasive therapeutic approach for treating cognitive inflexibility and possibly other cognitive dysfunctions associated with FASD.
https://academic.oup.com/ijnp/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ijnp/pyaf055/8228253

Neuropharmacology – Perinatal and prenatal alcohol exposure impairs striatal cholinergic function and cognitive flexibility in adult offspring
These findings collectively highlight the critical role of impaired cholinergic signaling in the cognitive and behavioral deficits observed following PeAE and PAE.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390825003351

PLOS One – How do the neurocognitive profiles of FASD and complex trauma compare in the pediatric population?: A scoping review protocol
The aim of this scoping review is to compare the neurocognitive profiles of children and youth diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to those of children and youth diagnosed with complex trauma.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328845

Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research – Rat models of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders for studying the critical role of cerebellar damage: A scoping review
The third-trimester equivalent period is the most susceptible to alcohol-induced cerebellar damage and is thus the most widely studied by researchers. More research is needed on the effects of alcohol during lactation.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acer.70127

International Medical Case Reports Journal – Non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Alcohol Use: A Case Report
The risk factor for hydrops fetalis in this case is likely associated with prenatal alcohol exposure, which may have disrupted fetal teratogenesis.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/IMCRJ.S529728

Women’s Health – Maternal smoking and alcohol use in association with breastfeeding initiation, duration, and infant health – a scoping review
This study demonstrates that alcohol consumption was unrelated to breastfeeding duration. Addressing maternal smoking, alcohol use, and breastfeeding requires more than education, as sustainable behavior change is often hindered by limited resources.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17455057251352297

University of Helsinki – Alcohol Reforms and Health : Register studies about exposure to changing alcohol policies in adolescence and pregnancy
Policies restricting the physical or financial availability, or advertisement of alcohol can reduce alcohol consumption and related health harms on a population level.
https://helda.helsinki.fi/items/a8641edf-bb0a-4470-8181-65b4e3b8241d

Preventive Medicine – Adverse childhood experiences, resilience, and substance use during early pregnancy
Results indicate that routine screening for ACEs may help identify pregnant individuals at risk for prenatal substance use, allowing for earlier linkage to resources and potentially improved maternal and child outcomes.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743525001719

Drug and Alcohol Review – Differences in Reporting Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy by Method of Asking; and the Association of Drinking While Pregnant With Caregiving Responsibilities
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dar.70012

Midwifery – Healthcare professionals’ prevention practices and perceptions of risk regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy: A qualitative systematic review
Improving prevention practices requires developing continuing education on alcohol-related risks, providing tools for communicating in a sensitive and appropriate way, and making healthcare professionals aware of how their perceptions may influence their practices.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266613825002840

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders – Carotid intima–media thickness and endothelial function in adolescents exposed to alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in utero: a mediation analysis
Increased BMI and SBP may contribute to a reduced peak diameter in adolescents exposed to alcohol, potentially indicating lower FMD in adulthood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-025-05010-1

Life – Maternal Lifestyle During Pregnancy and Its Influence on Offspring’s Telomere Length
Given that shorter telomere length has been associated with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as certain types of cancer, these findings highlight the vital importance of maternal health during pregnancy in order to prevent potential adverse effects on the fetus.
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/8/1250