A new 2026 study examined the relationship between prenatal substance exposure and congenital genitourinary (GU) abnormalities—conditions affecting the urinary and reproductive systems. Looking at more
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Mental Health Disorders, Suicide Attempts, Substance Use, and Substance Use Disorders in Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Gender-Separated Study
This new 2026 study looks at the intersection of mental health, suicide attempts and substance use among adults with FASD, with a particular focus on
New Research: Practical Strategies for Alcohol-Free Pregnancies
A new 2026 study published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal offers some practical insights for those of us doing FASD prevention work. Rather
Legacies of prohibition in Canada: calling for are productive justice approach to cannabis use during pregnancy
The article Legacies of Prohibition in Canada: Calling for a Reproductive Justice Approach to Cannabis Use During Pregnancy examines how cannabis legalization in Canada has
Ireland’s silent epidemic: Why FASD can’t be ignored anymore
The article “Ireland’s Silent Epidemic: Why FASD Can’t Be Ignored Anymore” highlights a critical and often overlooked public health issue, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy and Postnatal Cognitive Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines how nicotine exposure during pregnancy influences early cognitive development in offspring. Drawing on both human and animal studies, the