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PREGNANCY & ALCOHOL USE

 Prenatal alcohol exposure can permanently impact fetal development causing birth defects and brain injury. Individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure are at risk of having fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) - a neurodevelopmental disability with a wide range of effects that can be prevented by abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy.  

Concerned about Alcohol use? 


Avoiding alcohol is not easy for everyone. 


If you are concerned about your alcohol use or need support to abstain from alcohol during your pregnancy, ask your healthcare provider for resources in your community or learn about treatment options here:



 Alcohol Treatment Navigator 

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) resource to help find evidence-based alcohol treatment for yourself or a loved one.  


Treatment Locator

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Behavioral Health Services

Resources for expecting mothers to support healthy pregnancies 


If you are concerned about your alcohol use or need support to abstain from alcohol during your pregnancy, ask your healthcare provider for resources in your community or learn about treatment options here:



 

NATIONAL MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE     1-833-9-HELP4MOMS


MARCH OF DIMES


FASD PREVENTION PROGRAM 


PLANNED PARENTHOOD

BE AWARE PREGNANCY

 Learn about the possible effects drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause to a developing fetus.  

Crisis Lines


If you or someone with you is experiencing an emergency, please dial 911.


National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929


Trevor Project: 866-488-7386  or text START to 678-678


National Sex Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)


Rape Victim Advocates: 888-293-2080


National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788    


SARAH'S INN Domestic Violence Support & Services 


RAINN Anti-Sexual Violence Prevention & Survivor Support.   

The Center for Neurobehavioral Guidance

Chicago, IL | 312.488.9567

 This site is intended to provide information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The content found on the website is not intended to recommend, replace, or serve as a substitution for professional medical, psychological, legal, or educational advice, recommendations, diagnosis, treatment, medication, therapies, or counsel. References and resources to specific organizations do not constitute endorsement by this site.


As a reminder, medical or mental health concerns should be discussed with a licensed professional. If you or someone with you is in immediate danger, please contact 911. 

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