Local FASD News
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder news for San Luis Obispo County.
Sept 6, 2011 – FASD Awareness Day in SLO County
KSBY: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day recognized at SLO County court
Sept 11, 2010 – Any amount of alcohol hurts a fetus
By Bob Cuddy | bcuddy@thetribunenews.com
It won’t surprise anyone to hear that some women drink when they are pregnant, as dangerous as that might be for their soon-to-arrive child. But here is something that might startle you: In San Luis Obispo County, nearly one in three pregnant women — 30 percent — imbibes alcohol during the first three months of her pregnancy….
Ira Chasnoff, PhD, presents local data on 4P’s+ screening – June 30th, 2010
On June 30, 2010 Dr. Ira Chasnoff of the Children’s Research Triangle presented local prenatal substance use screening data. He showed that, relative to the state of California, San Luis Obispo County continues to have higher rates of alcohol and marijuana use during pregnancy. He encouraged the attendees to look at evaluation techniques for quantifying our prevention and screening efforts. Download the presentation below – it is in 2 parts because of the large file size.
Presentation Part 1 (1.6 MB)
Presentation Part 2 (1.6 MB)
13 Million babies worldwide born premature
Alcohol use during pregnancy is recognized as a leading risk factor for premature birth.
Over 2400 flags were placed on the County Courthouse Lawn for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day 2009. Each flag represents a fetus exposed to alcohol in SLO County since tracking began in 2004. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation.
Beginnings and FASD Awareness Day covered in the lastest issue of the United Way newsletter.
See the September 10th Tribune Coverage of local events in honor of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day
Don’t drink while pregnant
Local perinatal educator and RN, Tess Stapleton responds to the New Time’s article on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
