In preparation for the International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, September 9, we would like to share information on this important subject relevant to the health of the population.
 Alcohol and pregnancy don’t go together

Prenatal exposure to alcohol can cause effects varying from mild to severe. They include a range of physical, brain and central nervous system disabilities, as well as behavioral and emotional issues. Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines advise that there is no safe amount, and no safe time, to drink alcohol during pregnancy.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) describes a range of disabilities that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. They cannot be cured and have lifelong impacts on individuals. They can be prevented by abstaining from drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

For more information on FASD, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website at;
http;//www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca-dea/prog-ini/fasd-etcaf/index-eng.php