Young women who binge or frequently drink alcohol were more likely to drink during the early stages of pregnancy, according to new research.”
Read article, HERE!
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In recognition of FASD Awareness Month, CDC has a new web feature highlighting resources from CDC and its partners.
Click HERE, to view resources.
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Today, The Arc of North Carolina and Proof Alliance NC announced that Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state proclamation recognizing September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month. In North Carolina, 56% of women drank alcohol before becoming pregnant and 14% continued drinking during pregnancy. This means an estimated 16,600 babies are born in NC with alcohol exposure each year. In North Carolina, 44% of all pregnancies are unplanned. Studies show that up to 1 in 20 US school children may have an FASD, a rate that is higher than autism.
“It’s important for the public to understand FASD and the dangers of drinking while pregnant,” said Lauren Borchert, Program Coordinator, Proof Alliance NC. “This is a developmental disorder that is 100% preventable.”
A new article from Bonnie Rubin states, “With a renewed sense of urgency, here are five strategies to empower families and raise the profile of FASD. Consider this a call to action.”
Read article, HERE!
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Join NOFAS for a special Twitter Chat on Tuesday, September 21 at 2:00pm ET for FASD Awareness Month.
Please use #FASDMonth.
Partners for the Chat include ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
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When: Thursday, October 14th 2:00 - 4:00 PM PST
This Free Webinar via Zoom is Presented by the University of San Diego School of Law's Children's Advocacy Institute and will feature leaders in the FASD field such as, Dr. Kenneth Jones, Judge Gaston and Deputy Public Defender, William Edwards.
To register, click HERE!
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