The AWHONN Annual Convention helps to advance the nursing profession by providing nurses with critical information and support to help deliver the highest quality care for women and newborns.  The 2024 AWHONN Convention is currently taking place June 7-11 in Phoenix. Dr. Yasmin Senturias with Atrium Health if the Carolinas will be presenting as well as FASD United’s Jennifer Wisdahl is presenting as we proudly collaborate with and support the CDC’s National Partner Network. 

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 Run FASD is a virtual 5k event that can happen at your own pace, wherever you are. From September 6th - 16th, 2024, we want you to Run FASD to bring awareness to FASD and Give FASD a Seat at the Table.
 
Want to host a local race?  Please reach out to Emma Baldwin, Development Associate, for any questions or to get your event listed on our event website. 

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This study concludes that, “even moderate exposure to alcohol prenatally has long-lasting effects on brain function during reward processing and risk of cannabis use in young adulthood.”
- Translational Psychiatry

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Be sure to kick-off the summer with a Magnificent Mocktail: No-jito, featured  this week on ourstate.com.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD cannot be cured, but it can be prevented by not drinking alcohol during your pregnancy.

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 In response to this year’s Women’s Health Month in May, FASD United wants to flip the script on prenatal alcohol exposure. We often hear messages that suggest that PAE and FASD are the responsibility of women during pregnancy. In fact, men and partners have a crucial role to play as well. PAE and FASD are also the responsibility of doctors and systems of care. 

FASD is not solely a maternal-child health issue.  Fathers and male pregnancy partners play an important role when it comes to PAE.  Systems of care have a responsibility to be FASD-informed

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 The annual FASD United Impact Week is September 16-18, in Washington, D.C. highlighted by the Red Shoes Gala and Capitol Hill Day. Plan to join FASD self-advocates, family members, and professionals by reserving your hotel room and purchasing your gala tickets today.

Join FASD United this fall to pass the Respect Act and raise proceeds to support the Family Navigator, Affiliate Network, Policy Center and other vital initiatives serving our community. 

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