Alcohol consumption in women of childbearing age has maintained around 55% worldwide in the last 20 years, including roughly 11% of pregnant women who reported
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Nancy Poole: Preventing FASD, the Canadian Experience (The Alcohol Briefing)
Nancy Poole, works with the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health and with BC Women’s Hospital on knowledge translation, network development, and research
One glass of wine can stop foetus breathing, study claims
Even one glass of wine can stop the foetus moving and breathing in the womb for up to two hours, an expert has warned. Professor
Children with FASD: A Little Alcohol is Simply Not worth the Risk
The vast majority of media coverage surrounding alcohol and pregnancy debates the question, “Is light drinking during pregnancy completely safe,” and the conclusion is not
Parenting In Ottawa: Great Resource No Matter Where You Live!
Parenting in Ottawa is a new resource for parents created by Ottawa Public Health and its community partners. It was designed to make parenting in
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, this guide is for you! Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it