The article “Ireland’s Silent Epidemic: Why FASD Can’t Be Ignored Anymore” highlights a critical and often overlooked public health issue, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy and Postnatal Cognitive Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines how nicotine exposure during pregnancy influences early cognitive development in offspring. Drawing on both human and animal studies, the
Cannabinoid exposure during pregnancy: Cardiorespiratory effects and offspring outcomes
This research explores how cannabis use during pregnancy may affect a baby’s development, with a focus on breathing and heart function. As cannabis use becomes
Substance Use Patterns Among Individuals Who Consume Alcohol During Pregnancy: Results from a US Multi-Site Study
N. Bakhireva, Xingya Ma, Catherine Psaras, Veronica Brtek, Elinor L. Sullivan, Ryan Bogdan, Barbara H. Chaiyachati, Christina D. Chambers, Gretchen Bandoli and Julie M. Croff,
Recreational Cannabis Use During Human Pregnancy: Its Effects on the Placenta and Endocannabinoid System
Recent research is helping us better understand how substance use, especially cannabis—can affect pregnancy, fetal development, and long-term health. The evidence shows that cannabis can
Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial
New research continues to back up what many of us already know from experience: people are more likely to make changes when they feel supported,