Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, mental retardation at NOFAS

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Protecting children and families by fighting the leading known cause of mental retardation and birth defects

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“Finally, I found a checklist for fetal alcohol syndrome on the internet, checked off most of the checks, and took it in to the doctor. He said, 'Oh, you might be right.' So we went to Children's Hospital, got a diagnosis for my daughter, and it became clear that a lot more needed to be done in the medical profession to be able to identify it. Her doctor had been trained and knew about FAS, but couldn't recognize it since he hadn't come across it that much in his profession.”
Steven Klene

NOFAS Newsroom

Sample Radio Public Service Announcements

Myths and Facts
MYTH: Drinking alcohol is no big deal if you're pregnant. FACT: Staying alcohol-free from the very start is the only safe choice. If you drink while pregnant, your baby is at risk for learning disabilities and birth defects, problems that last a lifetime. So when it comes time to have a baby, or even think about it, stay clear of alcohol—that means beer and wine, too. To learn more, call 1-800-66-NOFAS. Play it Smart. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix. A public service announcement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Here's the Deal
Here's the deal. If you drink alcohol when you're pregnant, you may be ruining your child's chance of ever leading a normal life. Alcohol can cause serious problems for your baby, including learning disabilities and birth defects. So put away the alcohol—that means beer and wine, too. To learn more, call 1-800-66-NOFAS. Play it Smart. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix. A public service announcement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Speak Up
Speak up. If you know someone who is pregnant—or even thinking about it—tell her to steer clear of alcohol. Tell her that drinking during pregnancy can cause lifelong problems like learning disabilities, mental retardation, and birth defects. Tell her all forms of alcohol are dangerous—including beer and wine. Tell her to stop drinking now. To learn more, call 1-800-66-NOFAS. Play it Smart. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix. A public service announcement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

If You Drink
If you drink, think twice before getting pregnant. Because you're going to have a lot more to think about than your most recent hangover. Like learning disabilities and birth defects. Alcohol can harm your baby's brain at any time during pregnancy, and that means lifelong problems for you and your child. To learn more, call 1-800-66-NOFAS. Play it Smart. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix. A public service announcement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Play it Smart
Play it Smart. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix. To learn more, call 1-800-66-NOFAS. A public service announcement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.