Today is September 1st which means it is officially Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month! FASD is one of the leading neurodevelopmental disabilities in Canada, impacting 1.5 million Canadians. However, FASD is not well understood or recognized by the majority of the population. Help us raise awareness of FASD in Canada and around the world. Learn Whether you’re an … Read More
Help us get FASD on the radar this election
The writ has dropped which means there is a Federal Election on the way. Candidates are campaigning fiercely for your vote, and it is important that they know that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a priority for you.
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We need your help to get FASD on the radar this election. With an election on the line, candidates are campaigning fiercely for your vote. Political parties and candidates often have different issues that they focus on. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one issue that should be a concern for Canadian citizens and politicians alike. Federal Election 2021A ... Read More
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Top FASD Research Articles of 2020
Every January CanFASD does a literature search for research that was published within the previous year. This year the search revealed over 400 articles published on FASD in 2020.
New FASD Research: November 2020
Here is a brief summary of some of the latest research published on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Prevention Prevention of Alcohol‐Exposed Pregnancies and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: A Systematic Review Effective interventions are needed to support women and girls to have healthy pregnancies. The researchers of this study conducted a systematic review of the … Read More
What’s New in FASD Research: October 2020
Here’s a brief summary on the some of the latest research published on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Stress
Stress is a normal part of our daily lives and certain amounts of stress are important to help us function. Small doses of stress help us meet deadlines, get to places on time, and prepare for important events. However, long-term stress can be harmful and can lead to mental and physical health problems, like depression, substance use issues, and stroke.
What’s New in FASD Research: September 2020
How health care providers communicate with women about alcohol use during pregnancy is very important for FASD prevention. The authors of this study evaluated 61 midwives in a southwestern U.S. state to understand how their personal alcohol use compared to their professional recommendations about alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Alcohol warning labels to be mandatory in Australia and New Zealand
On July 17th, 2020 Food Ministers in Australia and New Zealand approved the health warning labels that are to be mandatory on alcohol containers. It is safest not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. These warning labels will remind consumers of this fact.