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A 15 year study conducted by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) found 12% of pregnant women reported drinking alcohol in the last month with 2% of pregnant women binge drinking during that same time period. Furthermore, 52.4% of women aged 18-44 report drinking alcoholic beverages in the past month. Women in their childbearing years are drinking more than ever. With this in mind, it is important to assess your patient’s consumption of alcohol and to screen all women of reproductive age to identify those at risk for misuse of alcohol. Brief interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing alcohol use and have been effective in various setting such as primary care offices and emergency rooms. You can make a difference by reducing alcohol misuse and preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Below are a variety of resources to post around the office or to hand out to patients. On the left side of the browser are links that contain information to help treat individuals with FASD, identify patients exposed to alcohol prenatally, and to screen patients for alcohol abuse.
Professional Guidelines
Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide (NIAAA)
FAS: Guidelines for Referral and Diagnosis (CDC)
Recommendations to Improve Preconception Health and Health Care--United States
Patient Education Materials
Below you will find posters and educational material designed to educate patients about the effects of drinking during pregnancy and to prevent women from drinking during their pregnancy.
NOFAS Posters
These materials can be given to patients to remind them what a drink is. Many patients are unaware that wine, beer, wine coolers, and some mixed drinks contain alcohol. Also, a fetal development chart can be useful to give to pregnant women to reinforce the idea that there is no safe level of alcohol during pregnancy.
Fetal Development Chart
What is a Drink?
NOFAS/NIAAA Campaign Posters
These materials are great to post in various locations such as the Doctor’s office, waiting rooms, patient rooms, hallways, and clinics.
African American Baby
African American Couple
African American Women
Caucasian Baby
Caucasian Couple
Caucasian Women
Latino Baby
Latino Couple
Latino Women
Native American Women
Brain Model
This brain model displays a brain with prenatal exposure to alcohol as compared to a normal brain. This can be used to educate patients and students about the effects of alcohol on the developing brain.
FAS Brain Card
NOFAS Loop Tape
An educational video on FASD with information from professionals as well as personal stories from families living with the issue. This 10 minute loop can be played in a setting such as the waiting room or can be used as an educational tool.
*All materials above can be ordered from NOFAS. Download order form or call NOFAS at (202) 785-4585 or +1 (800) 66NOFAS to order*
Additional materials available on the internet
CDC FASD Brochures
CDC FASD Fact sheets
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence |