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There is no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Yet our research found that young women who binge or drink alcohol often are more likely to drink early in pregnancy: deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/n… @Deakin @DeakinResearch
📸: Kelly Sikkema
Yet our research found that young women who binge or drink alcohol often are more likely to drink early in pregnancy: deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/n… @Deakin @DeakinResearch
📸: Kelly Sikkema
With @MCRI_for_kids, we studied drinking behaviours in close to 300 women.
Risky drinking patterns continued unchanged into early pregnancy.
More in @AddictionJrnl: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…
📸: Priscilla Du Preez
Risky drinking patterns continued unchanged into early pregnancy.
More in @AddictionJrnl: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…
📸: Priscilla Du Preez
Reducing alcohol use during pregnancy helps prevent harm such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. #FASDawareness
GPs are well placed to counsel young couples around alcohol and other risks well before pregnancy begins.
GPs are well placed to counsel young couples around alcohol and other risks well before pregnancy begins.
1/4 September is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder awareness month, which serves as a reminder that there is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. #FASD #FASDAwareness
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2/4 Some Canadians have reported increased alcohol consumption during #COVID19. Alcohol is not a coping mechanism and drinking excessively can cause serious health issues. canada.ca/en/health-cana…
3/4 Alcohol consumption can lead to the development of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in infants exposed to alcohol before birth. If you’re struggling with alcohol use and are pregnant reach out to your healthcare provider. #FASD
