Alcohol causes many different diseases when consumed in a high quantity. It may also be harmful when a person is suffering from a particular health condition. People are also told to avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a health issue found in pregnant people. Read more….
Toronto’s medical officer of health has authored a new report that suggests offering alcohol at restaurants earlier in the day may not be such a great idea.
For the news report: http://tinyurl.com/y2p28zqw
For the report from Toronto Public Health: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-131153.pdf
Research evidence is clear that maternal prenatal alcohol exposure may lead to the child developing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). However, less research and discussion has focused on the potential contribution of paternal alcohol exposure on FASD. This paper examines the current research on the potential genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that contribute to the fathers’
Contains first-hand information from someone who has been diagnosed fetal alcohol syndrome as a baby. For full article: https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/words-of-experience/
There are a variety of reasons why women may drink while pregnant. Misinformation or a lack of access to information, as well as the cultural norms of alcohol in society, may contribute to drinking while pregnant. The current on-going study explores television portrayals of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in mainstream prime time television. For more
Better Nights, Better Days for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (BNBD-NDD) is an evidence-based eHealth program to support parents of children ages 4-10 years old with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) who experience insomnia. Insomnia is defined as problems settling to bed at bedtime, night wakings, and early morning awakenings.
The innovative BNBD-NDD program tailored for parents of children
There is an inherent stigma that attaches to the medical condition known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) that must be solidly laid to rest if we are to build the political will that can force governments and their health agencies to put in place the supports needed to deal with one of the most
Myles Himmelreich still struggles with FASD but is now a new father and a motivational speaker, helping others to better understand the disability. Current studies suggest that around 1.4 million people in Canada live with FASD. More information is available here: https://www.coastmountainnews.com/news/motivational-speaker-shares-his-experience-of-living-with-fasd/
Méconnu, le trouble du spectre de l’alcoolisation foetale atteint beaucoup de Canadiens, dont 550 personnes au Nouveau-Brunswick seulement. Dix nouveaux cas par mois seraient d’ailleurs diagnostiqués dans la province. Cliquez ici pour lire.
James N. Reynolds of Queen’s University and Kids Brain Health and partners in the USA have published a study on the use of eye tracking to make accurate screening for FASD faster and more available. Children with atypical eye movement patterns can be formally assessed for FASD at a younger age. Read more
