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CanFASD Article Summary: Prenatal Alcohol Screening During Pregnancy by Midwives and Nurses
In order to prevent FASD, it is important for professionals who work with pregnant women, such as midwives and nurses, to properly screen for alcohol
ScienceDaily: Binge drinking may be more damaging to women
Date: August 19, 2019 Source: University of Missouri-Columbia Summary: In a recently published study examining the effects of binge drinking on rats, researchers discovered that
The New York Times: Why Warning Pregnant Women Not to Drink Can Backfire
Harsh measures, or even threats of them, can lead to the avoidance of prenatal care entirely. Most pregnant women follow medical advice on forgoing alcohol,
Have You Heard…Jeff Noble has a ‘FREE FASD Video Mini Training Series’!
If you haven’t heard, our friend Jeff Noble is hosting a free FASD video mini training series. A message from Jeff: It’s my Favorite time of
Science Daily: Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns, mothers
Tests for prenatal exposure to alcohol and related health issues Date: August 15, 2019 Source: Rutgers University Summary: Mothers who drink moderate to high levels