Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder news for San Luis Obispo County.

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.

FASD Awareness Day 2009

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