Pregnancy is a complex and transformative time filled with various emotions, challenges, and the anticipation of new life. One important aspect of promoting healthy pregnancies
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Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked to Brain and Facial Defects in Offspring
Summary: Researchers report paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception is associated with an increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their
Role of Men in FASD
When it comes to FASD prevention, awareness and management, men play a vital role. Whether as partners supporting an alcohol-free pregnancy, or as fathers raising
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Popova, S., Charness, M.E., Burd, L. et al. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Nat Rev Dis Primers 9, 11 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-023-00420-x Abstract Alcohol readily crosses the placenta and may disrupt