“Our findings highlight missed opportunities for proactive prevention extending beyond pregnancy, addressing broader audiences, and fostering collaboration among providers.”
- Alcohol and Alcoholism
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In a recent review, Susan Smith, PhD, Professor of Nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute examined “exogenous mechanisms,” processes outside of the fetus that still have a profound influence on its development.3 The findings reveal that alcohol doesn’t just act directly on the brain and body of the developing baby; it also alters the mother’s microbiome, disrupts the nutrient supply, triggers chronic inflammation, and even changes the placenta’s ability to support healthy growth.
Read this fascinating study, HERE!
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“CanFASD recently wrote an issue paper to summarize what we do know about sensory issues in people with FASD and what still needs more research... Many people with prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD have sensory processing differences. These differences can affect everyday activities, emotions, relationships, and overall health.”
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The report, “Comorbidities associated with FASDs in the United States” was published in the journal Nature this week. This report is from CDC’s FASD team colleagues at Georgia State University and Emory University as part of the CDC-funded I-FASD projects to assess how large administrative datasets can be used to understand the population of people with FASDs.
Learn More, HERE!
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“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.
Click HERE, to register!
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