As FASD Day approaches on September 9th, it is essential to recognize the importance of supporting women and gender diverse pregnant individuals and persons planning
Tag: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Understanding the Factors Influencing Alcohol’s Impact on a Developing Baby during Pregnancy
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a complex issue, and understanding the factors that influence its impact on a developing baby is crucial for promoting healthier
Spreading the Core Messages This Summer: Safest not to Drink Alcohol during Pregnancy
The ‘FASD Prevention Conversation: A Shared Responsibility’ project aims to raise awareness about the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy and promote a shared responsibility
2023 Version of the Common Messaging Guide Released
Since 2017, CanFASD has been publishing an FASD Common Messages Guide, a resource focused on respectful ways of writing and talking about FASD. Each spring, they
ADH1B, ADH1B/C and CYP2E1 Gene Polymorphism and the Risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Kukowka, Arnold, Bogusław Brzuchalski, Mateusz Kurzawski, Damian Malinowski, and Monika Anna Białecka. 2023. “ADH1B, ADH1B/C and CYP2E1 Gene Polymorphism and the Risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” Genes 14, no. 7:
Perspectives on FASD Prevention from the Community
Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) requires a multifaceted and community-driven approach that goes beyond focusing solely on women’s substance use. It involves understanding and