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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention: Canadian Perspectives
Public Health Agency of Canada, Division of Childhood and Adolescence (2008)
This resource describes what has been
learned about FASD prevention in the implementation of health promotion and prevention strategies across
Canada. It outlines a four-part framework for FASD prevention and promotion of women’s and children’s health which has been identified by a group of Canadian experts.
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Double Exposure: A Better Practices Review on Alcohol Interventions during Pregnancy
British Columbia Centre for Excellence in Women's Health (2008), Vancouver, BC
A 95-page report providing a review of evidence of peer-reviewed literature. This latest resource from ActNow - Healthy Choices in Pregnancy examines three types of interventions aimed at supporting women to reduce their use of alcohol in the childbearing years.
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BCRCP Guidelines for Alcohol Use in the Perinatal Period and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
BC Reproductive Care Program (2005),
Vancouver, BC
Guidelines developed by the BC Reproductive Care Program that focus on the impact of alcohol use on women’s health in pregnancy and fetal development. Evidence-based approaches to supporting women in making changes to their alcohol use in the perinatal period are outlined.
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Pregnant Women and Alcohol: We need to
move from stigma to support
Visions: BC’s Mental Health and Addictions Journal, Spring; (2006), Vancouver, BC
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Preventing FASD: Through Providing Addictions Treatment and Related Support for First Nations and Inuit Women in Canada
British Columbia Centre for Excellence in Women's Health (2008), Vancouver, BC
This 8-page booklet summarizes the findings of an
exploratory study undertaken in 2008 to inform the federal government about opportunities for
improving substance use treatment and support for First Nations and Inuit women who are at risk of having a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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