Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is the leading known cause of preventable neurodevelopmental disability. In the United States, up to 5% of first graders meet the diagnostic criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which are linked to learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, growth problems, and long-term health issues.
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Clare FM (Ireland) - Ennis
Young Adult With FASD Hails Impact Of Increased Awareness
A young adult from Ennis living with FASD claims increased awareness of the
disorder has allowed him to greatly develop throughout his life.
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RNZ (New Zealand) - Ministry
of Health forced to release documents showing alcohol lobby influence
The tactics are laid bare in documents the Ministry of Health tried to keep
secret, only releasing them after RNZ appealed to the Ombudsman. They also show
industry efforts to shape a government strategy to combat Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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The University of
Queensland (Australia) - Antenatal visits key to reducing tobacco and
alcohol use in pregnancy
Rates of smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy have decreased but
high-risk groups still need targeted interventions, researchers have found.
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SciTechDaily - Why
Alcohol, Not Cannabis, Is Fueling Surprise Pregnancies in Young Women
Heavy drinking, not cannabis, was tied to a sharp increase in unintended
pregnancies—even among women actively trying to avoid them.
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The Nation (Pakistan)
- Pakistani scientist leads US study on fetal alcohol effects
Pakistani geneticist Humaira Aziz Sawal is leading a United States research
project that examines how alcohol consumption during pregnancy changes the
development of the brain and face in unborn children, increasing the risk of
lifelong disabilities.
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Interreg South Baltic - FASD – Bridge Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Building Resources for Innovative Diagnosis and
Guidance to
The FASD-Bridge project addresses the critical issue of alcohol consumption
during pregnancy, focusing on its harmful effects on unborn children and the
support needed for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the South Baltic area.
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Contemporary OB/GYN - Sarah Raifman, PhD,
MSc, highlights the link between heavy drinking and pregnancy
In a recent interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Sarah Raifman, PhD, MSc,
project director and social epidemiologist at Advancing New Standards in
Reproductive Health, discussed findings from a recent study examining the
relationship between heavy alcohol consumption and the risk of unintended
pregnancy.
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AJMC - Understanding FAS: From Pregnancy
Risks to Lifelong Care
The umbrella term "fetal alcohol spectrum disorders" may serve to
intimidate, but drilling down to its specific subtypes provides a clearer
picture of the often lifelong physical, mental, behavioral, and
neurodevelopmental disabilities that follow individuals with prenatal alcohol
exposure.
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VIDEOS
Health Nexus Santé - FASD and Sensory Challenges
This workshop will discuss the "Pyramid of Learning" and how
children's early developmental movements, milestones, and early life trauma
affect the nervous system. Heather will discuss attachment-based OT interventions, sensory-motor
activities, the Safe and Sound Protocol from Interactive Listening Systems, and
the importance of co-regulation.
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Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - Trigger
Points: How Reflexes Shape FASD Journeys, with Dr. Janet Oliver
In this enlightening episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper
welcomes Dr. Janet Oliver, a developmental psychologist with a wealth of
knowledge about the intricate workings of the human brain and its impact on
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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FARR (Foundation for Alcohol Related Research)
- FASD - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Welcome to the 2nd video of our series, addressing key aspects related to
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Sheffield Family Hubs - Alcohol and
Pregnancy – The Facts
All parents want to give their baby the best start in life, which is why
it’s important not to drink any alcohol during pregnancy. Anything you drink,
including alcohol, passes to your baby through the placenta. It stays in the
fluid that surrounds your baby (amniotic fluid) for a while.
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RESEARCH
Nature - Comorbidities associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in
the United States
This study adds to a small but growing body of research on comorbidities
experienced by individuals with FASD. We discuss the implications of the
identified comorbidity patterns on the ongoing identification, treatment, and
surveillance of FASD in the US.
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Laurentian University
- HITCHHIKING WITH MOMMA: LIVING WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
(FASD)— A COLLECTION OF TRUTHS
This narrative inquiry explores the experiences of a woman likely living
with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Using intersectionality as a
critical social theoretical lens, her daughter travels back in time with her
mom to reexamine what it was like living with a disability while navigating her
roles as a woman, daughter, wife, mother, and friend.
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Research Square - Exploring
fitness to participate in court proceedings among defendants with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder: A systematic scoping review
This review discusses the legal implications, recommendations, and future
research directions necessary to improve fitness to participate assessments and
promote equitable access to justice for individuals with FASD.
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Alcohol: Clinical and
Experimental Research - Behavioral interventions for individuals with fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder: A review of systematic reviews
Numerous positive outcomes were identified from among systematic reviews
regarding FASD interventions; however, the current evidence base is limited by
methodological weaknesses and potential risks of bias.
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International Journal
of Neuropsychopharmacology - Intranasal administration of KCNN2 blocking
peptide improves deficits in cognitive flexibility in mouse model of Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Intranasal administration of KCNN2 blockers, such as Lei-Dab7, represents a
promising, non-invasive therapeutic approach for treating cognitive
inflexibility and possibly other cognitive dysfunctions associated with FASD.
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Neuropharmacology - Perinatal
and prenatal alcohol exposure impairs striatal cholinergic function and
cognitive flexibility in adult offspring
These findings collectively highlight the critical role of impaired
cholinergic signaling in the cognitive and behavioral deficits observed
following PeAE and PAE.
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PLOS One - How do
the neurocognitive profiles of FASD and complex trauma compare in the pediatric
population?: A scoping review protocol
The aim of this scoping review is to compare the neurocognitive profiles of
children and youth diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to
those of children and youth diagnosed with complex trauma.
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Alcohol: Clinical and
Experimental Research - Rat models of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders for
studying the critical role of cerebellar damage: A scoping review
The third-trimester equivalent period is the most susceptible to
alcohol-induced cerebellar damage and is thus the most widely studied by
researchers. More research is needed on the effects of alcohol during
lactation.
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International Medical
Case Reports Journal - Non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis in a Pregnant Woman with
Chronic Alcohol Use: A Case Report
The risk factor for hydrops fetalis in this case is likely associated with
prenatal alcohol exposure, which may have disrupted fetal teratogenesis.
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Women's Health - Maternal
smoking and alcohol use in association with breastfeeding initiation, duration,
and infant health – a scoping review
This study demonstrates that alcohol consumption was unrelated to
breastfeeding duration. Addressing maternal smoking, alcohol use, and
breastfeeding requires more than education, as sustainable behavior change is
often hindered by limited resources.
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University of Helsinki
- Alcohol Reforms and Health : Register studies about exposure to changing
alcohol policies in adolescence and pregnancy
Policies restricting the physical or financial availability, or
advertisement of alcohol can reduce alcohol consumption and related health
harms on a population level.
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Preventive Medicine - Adverse
childhood experiences, resilience, and substance use during early pregnancy
Results indicate that routine screening for ACEs may help identify pregnant
individuals at risk for prenatal substance use, allowing for earlier linkage to
resources and potentially improved maternal and child outcomes.
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Drug and Alcohol
Review - Differences in Reporting Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy by
Method of Asking; and the Association of Drinking While Pregnant With
Caregiving Responsibilities
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Midwifery - Healthcare
professionals’ prevention practices and perceptions of risk regarding alcohol
consumption during pregnancy: A qualitative systematic review
Improving prevention practices requires developing continuing education on
alcohol-related risks, providing tools for communicating in a sensitive and
appropriate way, and making healthcare professionals aware of how their
perceptions may influence their practices.
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BMC Cardiovascular
Disorders - Carotid intima–media thickness and endothelial function in
adolescents exposed to alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in utero: a
mediation analysis
Increased BMI and SBP may contribute to a reduced peak diameter in
adolescents exposed to alcohol, potentially indicating lower FMD in adulthood.
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Life - Maternal
Lifestyle During Pregnancy and Its Influence on Offspring’s Telomere Length
Given that shorter telomere length has been associated with cardiovascular,
pulmonary, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as certain types of cancer,
these findings highlight the vital importance of maternal health during
pregnancy in order to prevent potential adverse effects on the fetus.
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IN OTHER
LANGUAGES
fmis.org.pl (Poland) - Bliskość, która wspiera – o przywiązaniu w relacji z
dzieckiem z FAS/ FASD
Niektóre dzieci, zanim trafią do kochającej rodziny, doświadczają wielu
trudnych chwil. Ich wczesne doświadczenia mogą mieć wpływ na to, jak budują
relacje, jak reagują na emocje, jak odczuwają świat i siebie samych.
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Chaos im Kopf Podcast
- Dein FASD Podcast (Germany) - FASD und Schule in 300 Sekunden (C87)
Die Schule startet wieder nach den Sommerferien. Für Kinder mit FASD ist
der Schulalltag oft ein Hindernisparcours: hohe Erwartungen, soziale
Anforderungen und ständige Reize.
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