This letter to the editor by Rebecca Tillou, FASD self advocate and longtime friend of FASD United, states, “Forty-five percent of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned… These numbers tell the truth. Women don’t know. So, education has to be put in place, to talk to students, young women, obstetricians, pediatricians, and general practitioners about FASDs. Prevention starts with a conversation.”

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“Social workers can play a more positive role in the prevention and identification of FASD, as well as in services supporting those affected by it.  Increased awareness and learning opportunities, and more encouragement and resources are necessary for social workers to fulfill their potential in this field.”

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides information on the impact of alcohol use and health. This resource includes practical tips for rethinking drinking, how to notice signs of heavy drinking, and when someone should talk to their health care provider about their relationship alcohol. Links to additional resources are provided.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides information on the impact of alcohol use and health. This resource includes practical tips for rethinking drinking, how to notice signs of heavy drinking, and when someone should talk to their health care provider about their relationship alcohol. Links to additional resources are provided.

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 “The number of pregnant women and new mothers dying from drug overdoses grew dramatically as the pandemic took hold, reaching a record high in 2020, a new study finds.  The research, published in JAMA, provides a stark look at how substance use disorder is harming pregnant people.”

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“Maternal alcohol consumption is significantly associated with the risk of developing postpartum depression. These results emphasize the necessity of… strengthening the prevention and intervention of maternal alcohol consumption to promote maternal mental health.”
- Public Health

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 NIAAA: The Truth About Holiday Spirits (prnewswire.com)

“Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, yet it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some people will experience adverse consequences that range from fights to falls to traffic crashes.”

Proof Alliance NC would like to note that although this information from NIAAA is very important, and we agree with the recommendations listed in the article.  There is no mention of how important it is to avoid alcohol if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.  

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