“In a recent interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Sarah Raifman discussed findings from a recent study examining the relationship between heavy alcohol consumption and the risk of unintended pregnancy. The study confirmed that individuals who drink heavily are at greater risk of becoming pregnant when they do not want to be.”
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Please join the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), beginning August 20, in raising awareness about FASD through a series of engaging webinar sessions. These sessions will focus on early identification and support for families impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.
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“This evidence-based, trauma-informed workshop helps parents recognize the signs and symptoms of prenatal exposure and trains them on techniques that work best with kids exposed prenatally to alcohol and drugs. Each 90 minute session is held on Zoom and includes facilitated discussion with other caregivers. Sessions begin at 7 p.m. EST. Dates include September 18, 25, and 30, and October 2 and 7. Parents will receive CE credit for the sessions attended.”
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“The Annenberg Public Policy Center’s April 2025 health survey finds that: Most U.S. adults know some of the factors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy, but there are gaps in their knowledge.
Women of childbearing age are less likely than other people (men and older women) to know that they should abstain from alcohol if they are seeking to get pregnant.”
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“Women who drank heavily, even though they strongly wished to avoid pregnancy, were 50% more likely to become pregnant than those who drank little or not at all, according to new research. Surprisingly, cannabis use didn’t show the same risk.”
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“A simple information sheet may help prevent harms caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. A study just published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that women who reviewed a flyer with clear, concise information about alcohol use during pregnancy changed their attitudes and increased their understanding of the risks of, and health recommendations about, drinking during pregnancy.”
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