Fetal diseases
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder - NT.GOV.AU
Diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a name given to a range of conditions. Learn more about FASD and the risks with drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
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Alcohol and pregnancy
Read about the effects of alcohol on your baby and some tips on avoiding it.
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Common myths about alcohol use and pregnancy | FASD Hub
Challenging some of the common myths about alcohol use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and about living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe the range of mental and physical effects on the developing unborn baby that are caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) describes a range of physical, cognitive, developmental and emotional deficits attributable to alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
There is a clear causal link between heavy consumption of alcohol and FASD. However, the link between low-level alcohol exposure and the risk of harm to children developing in the womb is yet to be properly understood. This uncertainty has led to mixed messages and some confusion.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Synapse
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a range of impairments that children are at risk of developing if exposed to alcohol before birth.
Read more on Synapse - Australia's Brain Injury Organisation website
Great power. Great irresponsibility. - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Corporate social responsibility is also a powerful shield for the alcohol industry. Alcohol industry bodies use their public relations arm to be loud and proud about their corporate social responsibly while promoting industry-friendly interventions.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) | Raising Children Network
Drinking alcohol in pregnancy can cause birth defects and long-term health problems for babies and children. This is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Drinking alcohol prior to conception and during pregnancy can have significant adverse outcomes for the fetus. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) are known to be associated with persistent physical and neurodevelopmental abnormalities (Vaux et al. 2016).
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