Contemporary OB/GYN – Study shows the impact of adversity on sleep problems in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Recent research demonstrated the critical role of exposure to postnatal adversity in contributing to sleep disturbances among children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/study-shows-the-impact-of-adversity-on-sleep-problems-in-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder

the Hope Standard (Canada) – Lack of funding to sink B.C.’s only FASD clinic in Vernon
The only clinic for Fetal Alcohol Symptom Disorder (FASD) in B.C. is on its last legs, and in a struggle to stay open.
https://www.hopestandard.com/news/lack-of-funding-to-sink-b-c-s-only-fasd-clinic-in-vernon/

Stuff.co.nz (New Zealand) – Fetal alcohol leaves murder accused at risk of being compulsive, says expert
The woman accused of the kidnapping, torture and murder of a teenager was born brain-damaged which affects her risk to act compulsively and follow others, a court has heard.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300934356/fetal-alcohol-leaves-murder-accused-at-risk-of-being-compulsive-says-expert

Belfast Live (Northern Ireland) – Belfast adoptive dad raising awareness of impact of drinking while pregnant on unborn babies
A Belfast dad is taking a tour of some of the city’s football grounds next weekend in a bid to raise awareness of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-adoptive-dad-raising-awareness-27353701

National Indigenous Times (Australia) – Connection, culture and belonging saved emerging First Nations artist Travis Hogan
Through the support of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS), emerging First Nations artist Travis Hogan has reconnected with culture and found a sense of purpose and belonging. After many years of feeling lost and suffering from the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, he has now grown in confidence and discovered a new passion for art.
https://nit.com.au/28-07-2023/6973/connection-culture-and-belonging-saved-emerging-first-nations-artist-travis-hogan

Mirage News (Australia) – Younger Adults Heed Mandatory Alcohol Pregnancy Warnings
The new mandatory visible pregnancy health warnings on alcoholic products are being noticed by Australians, a report published today shows, with younger adults most likely to notice the distinctive new red, white and black warnings.
https://www.miragenews.com/younger-adults-heed-mandatory-alcohol-pregnancy-1053746/

FARE (Australia) – Mandatory alcohol pregnancy health warnings are catching attention, especially among younger adults
The new mandatory visible pregnancy health warnings on alcoholic products are being noticed by Australians, a report published today shows, with younger adults most likely to notice the distinctive new red, white and black warnings.
https://fare.org.au/mandatory-alcohol-pregnancy-health-warnings-are-catching-attention-especially-among-younger-adults/

CanFASD Blog (Canada) – Celebrating International Self Care Day in 2023
It’s Self-Care Month! Running between June, 24th and July 24th, self-care month celebrates the benefits of self-care and raises awareness of the importance of taking care of ourselves and eachother. The month culminates on International Self-Care Day on July 24th.
https://canfasd.ca/2023/07/24/celebrating-international-self-care-day-in-2023/