Pregnancy

Big Alcohol delays pregnancy warning labels about alcohol

The many victims of preventable Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder are outraged by the alcohol industry’s conspiracy of silence and deceit. Australian regulators had planned mandatory pregnancy warnings for 2022. But it was further delayed until 2023 after alcohol industry lobbying. This delay is outrageous and insulting to the victims! Conspiracy of Silence Why the further […]

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EVEN ONE DRINK risks the health of an unborn baby – American Academy of Pediatrics & NOFAS

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‘Even One Drink’ ‘There is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Even one drink risks the health of an unborn baby.’ ‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink. Period.’ American Academy of Pediatrics, 2004, adapted from materials provided by the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, http://www.aap.org/advocacy/chm98fet.htm

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Fathers-to-be stop using alcohol AT LEAST THREE MONTHS BEFORE

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‘The drugs in a man’s system may lead to lower birth weight, birth defects or serious illnesses for the child after birth.’ ‘Men are advised to stop using alcohol and other drugs at least three months before attempting fertilization.’ Alaska Department of Health & Social Services, 1999, ‘Paternal Contribution to Birth Defects’, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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