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HWN Suggests

Don’t Ask My Child to Fly

Don't ask my child to fly,
for he has not wings.

Don't ask my child to see the glint on the eagle's beak,
for his vision has been diminished.

Don't ask my child to remain calm amid the din,
for her ability to screen out the noises has been taken away.

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Articles of Interest

Alcohol Use In Pregnancy Is Part Of A Complex Set Of Issues

Alcohol use in pregnancy can result in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a lifelong disability, which may include intellectual and learning disorders, facial differences and social and emotional difficulties. Not all babies exposed to alcohol in utero develop FASD, but many do.

Resources

CanFASD

The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research network, with collaborators, researchers and partners across the nation. It is Canada’s first comprehensive national Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) research network. It started as an alliance of seven jurisdictions and operated for seven years as the Canada Northwest FASD Research Network.

Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (F.A.F.A.S.D) seeks to spread information, awareness, and hope for caregivers of people with FASD.

Fetal Alcohol Resource Program

The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program aims to support the large numbers of people affected by this permanent brain injury.

National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Australia

Our Vision is the prevention of alcohol exposed pregnancies in Australia and an improved quality of life for those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

NOFAS works to prevent prenatal exposure to alcohol, drugs, and other substances known to harm fetal development by raising awareness and supporting women before and during their pregnancy, and supports individuals, families, and communities living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and other preventable intellectual/developmental disabilities.

CDC

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. FASDs are completely preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during pregnancy.

MedlinePlus

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most serious type of FASD. People with fetal alcohol syndrome have facial abnormalities, including wide-set and narrow eyes, growth problems and nervous system abnormalities. FASDs last a lifetime. There is no cure for FASDs. Treatments can help