popNAD (Finland) – Use of alcohol and/or illicit drugs during pregnancy and long-term consequences for child development
Consuming alcohol and/or illicit drugs when pregnant can have serious consequences on a wide range of issues for the child. In her doctoral dissertation, Niina-Maria Nissinen studied how Finnish youth exposed to maternal substance abuse during pregnancy were performing at the age of 18 to 24 years in terms of secondary education, financial self-supporting and mental health compared with youth without registered evidence of maternal substance use during pregnancy.
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CBC (Canada) – How FASD Classrooms in the Winnipeg School Division are Helping Kids Thrive
Lorelei Bunkowsky, Assistant Superintendent with the Winnipeg School Division, explains to host Marcy Markusa what a difference an FASD diagnosis can make in a child’s life, since they can attend classes for kids with FASD
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CanFASD (Canada) – Advocate for people with FASD in Public Health Consultation
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is leading a consultation to inform their Vision 2030 initiative – a plan that looks to shape the future of public health in our country.
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NoFASD Australia (Australia) – PARENTING WITH FASD
I am not sure how many people at this point know, but in early 2020 I became a Mom through adoption. The adoption was completed in September 2020. It began six years before the writing of this, when a very special and wonderful little boy walked through my door and into my heart.
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MedicalXpress – Study shows importance of coaching as part of lifestyle programs for women planning pregnancy
Personalized support by health professionals is critical to optimizing women’s engagement and motivation in lifestyle programs, and improves outcomes for women planning to conceive, Monash University research has found.
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Holes in the Wall (UK) – The experiences of families caring for children with FASD: “no one came to help”
It is suggested that the prevalence of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is greater than autism, and yet there remains significantly less understanding of this issue, information for families and practitioners, and support for those impacted by the condition.
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FARE (Australia) – “There could be greater awareness in the community about the affects of alcohol during pregnancy”
It takes a village to raise a child – and to support a woman during pregnancy. Partners, friends and family can all play an important role in helping someone to achieve an alcohol-free pregnancy.
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Relay – Alcohol-Free Wine and Pregnancy
When it comes to non-alcoholic wine and beer during pregnancy, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid these beverages. While the alcohol content in non-alcoholic options may be significantly lower than in their alcoholic counterparts, there is still a risk of consuming alcohol, even in small amounts.
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