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
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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
Maternal childhood adversity as an upstream vulnerability for prenatal alcohol use and maternal mental health
This research explores how early life experiences shape health and behaviour during pregnancy, with a focus on alcohol use and maternal mental health. Using data