This editorial states, “Far too many women are denied the opportunity to heal and parent their children. When we invest in mothers, we invest in families.  Society must push against the notion that infants should be automatically removed from their mothers due to substance use. Instead, we must offer a network of social and economic resources to keep these families together and break the cycle of trauma.”

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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a partner with FASD United in CDC’s National Partner Network, is featuring a webinar on FASD on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.  Presented by Dr. Jeffrey D. Quinlan, MD, “this webinar will enable you to implement evidence-based practices and enhance your ability to deliver high-quality care, stay updated with current guidelines and improve patient outcomes.”

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child became ill while traveling to NC from another country where measles outbreaks have recently been reported. To protect the individual and their family’s privacy, no additional information about this individual will be released. This is the first confirmed case of measles in the state in 2025. NCDHHS is recommending all unvaccinated individuals ages one year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.

NCDHHS Press Release

What to Know Before You Become Pregnant!

Proof Alliance NC encourages women who are considering getting pregnant to view resources from MotherToBaby.

MTB: The Return of Measles

MTG: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

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“Valerie Jansen was pregnant with her third child and fighting a lonely battle with substance use disorder.  The sense of hope that had been missing in her life was restored after she discovered the Substance Use & Pregnancy, Recovery, Addiction, Dependence (SUPeRAD) clinic operated by University of Utah Health (U of U Health).”

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Proof Alliance has developed ready-to-use mocktail recipes and customizable social media captions to help organizations promote alcohol-free pregnancies this summer. “Summer offers an opportunity to raise awareness about FASDs and the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies. Mocktails provide a refreshing and inclusive alternative for everyone, including those who are pregnant.”

Mocktail Campaign!

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 “A new study in Biological Psychiatry, led by researchers at the Yale-SCORE Program for Sex Differences in Alcohol Use Disorder, reveals a surprising finding: Women with alcohol use disorder have lower levels of microglia (key to the brain’s immune system) than healthy women. This is not the case for men.”

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