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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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Teresa Martin: You cannot make me do something that is illegal

Pregnancy, Women

“What we’re actually looking at is the destruction of a life, and the law stands for two reasons. It has an educative role: and it educates the public that the unborn is worthy of protection. And it also has a protective role: it allows for that woman to stand behind the law and say, ‘You …

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

Health, Pregnancy, Women

‘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

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

Health, Pregnancy

‘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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