“Treatment-prioritizing policies present hope for supporting birthing parents who use substances; however, their potential benefits are obstructed by fear and confusion instilled by coexisting punitive policies, stigma of disclosing substance use during pregnancy, variable or lack of screening methods, and insufficient knowledge about health risks and counseling methods.”
- The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing

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 “Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during pregnancy is under-researched despite growing concerns about increased alcohol use among pregnant women. This study aims to explore the severity of AWS and its impact on maternal and fetal outcomes.”
- Archives of Women's Mental Health

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 “The SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative is currently enrolling pediatric care teams to begin in February 2025 and prenatal care teams to begin in September 2025. This is a joint program between Boston Medical Center and Proof Alliance that helps clinics address FASD in prenatal and pediatric care settings through virtual ECHO education. Clinic teams will learn how to screen for PAE. Participants receive free continuing education credits.  Email safestchoice [AT] bmc [DOT] org for more information.

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Check out our collaborator's refreshed website!

“The updated Proof Alliance (a member of the FASD United Affiliate Network) website makes it easier than ever to stay connected and get involved.  Their new design highlights current events, impactful programs and simple ways to support their mission.”

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The team at FASD United, including Jennifer Wisdahl, Casidee Gonzales, and Sarah Brown, collaborated as part of the National Partners Network (NPN) on this new resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 

Get information on “Navigating Discharge Planning For Families With Prenatal Alcohol & Other Substance Use Exposures.” 

Resources from FASD United are featured, including the Family Navigator Program and Recovering Mothers Anonymous.

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A mother in Canada “said she knew at the outset that adopting children with FASD would require her to constantly learn and adapt.  One of the biggest challenges she worries about now is the stigma of simply having FASD.  She said it all goes back to a sense of shame perpetuated in society and a desire to place blame for FASD on birth mothers.  This mom by adoption says it's time for it to stop, and that the stigma only makes it harder for people to get the help they need.

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