by NOFASD Australia | Jan 19, 2021 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
How I talked about alcohol and pregnancy in my new relationship Starting a new relationship is one of life’s wonderfully exciting things. When we get into a new relationship we feel over the moon with happiness. There are so many possibilities that lie before us and...
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 14, 2021 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
I’m pregnant, can I drink alcohol? No. Congratulations! Its great news that you’re pregnant and expecting your little bundle of joy. We know this can be such an exciting time, but you may be feeling a little nervous and anxious about what to expect. You may also be...
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 13, 2021 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
I’m a man so I don’t need to stop drinking while trying for a baby, right? Wrong. We all know that what a mother eats and drinks during pregnancy can impact the health of her baby. But did you know that a father’s drinking can also impact his developing baby? If you...
by NOFASD Australia | Jan 7, 2021 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can cause adverse effects for a baby which last a lifetime. Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big impact on health, the most severe outcome being Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Alcohol passes from a mother’s blood to...
by NOFASD Australia | Dec 9, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
The NDIA are seeking feedback from NDIS participants, other individuals living with disability, their families, community members, professionals, organisations, advocates and others. Background information The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme...
by NOFASD Australia | Dec 8, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
We have probably all been at a social event where we were pressured to drink alcohol when we didn’t want to. There are many reasons why we might choose not to drink alcohol but, regardless of the reason why, the social pressure can make it difficult to stay...
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 30, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
Information on Alcohol and Pregnancy Australian Survey Results: Women experience social pressure to consume alcohol during pregnancy Last year, NOFASD Australia conducted an online survey to determine the extent to which Australian women were provided with information...
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 24, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
30 Evidence-based FASD Facts for Health Professionals The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol (2020) state that: To prevent harm from alcohol to their unborn child, women who...
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 23, 2020 | Mama Maremma’s Blog |
Prepare yourself… the world is about to change! December is a time of frantic shoppers, once-a-year social visits, flashing lights, bright decorations, loud and often incessant Christmas carols, and oh so many expectations (see below). These are often...
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 19, 2020 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
Information on Alcohol and Pregnancy Australian Survey Results: Inaccurate health information and mixed messages Last year, NOFASD Australia conducted an online survey to determine the extent to which Australian women were provided with information about the risk of...
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