Your baby’s growth and development is guided by the brain. Brain development begins during pregnancy and continues into the adult years. In the developing embryo,
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Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body affects you and your growing baby (fetus). Pregnant women often need to make changes
USA: The Problem With Penalizing Women Who Drink While Pregnant
A new study, published today in Alcohol and Alcoholism, is the first published piece in a large-scale project examining state-level policies regarding alcohol use during
Pregnant Pause new campaign video launch event: Australia
Pregnant Pause new campaign video launch event from FAREAustralia on Vimeo. Pregnant Pause, the innovative public health campaign that encourages mums-to-be to go alcohol free
Your health prior to pregnancy: Folic acid
Folic acid What is folic acid? Folic acid (also known as folate) is a B-vitamin found in many foods, including dark green leafy vegetables, fruits,
Licit and Illicit Drug Use during Pregnancy: Maternal, Neonatal and Early Childhood Consequences
Non-medical abuse of drugs can occur at any stage of life. When such exposure occurs during pregnancy and in the postnatal phase, it raises understandable