No More FASD

Saying no to alcohol can be a very difficult thing to do. With parties, BBQ’s, camping and the bar scene, there is all kinds of exposure to alcohol, and everyone seems to be having a lot of fun. Believe it or not, even one drink can pose a threat to an unborn baby. Pregnant women can make healthy choices before, during and after pregnancy. Partners, families and friends can help. FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is entirely preventable. FASD is the most common type of preventable damage to an unborn baby’s brain and development. It is caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. One drink is defined as one shot of hard liquor, one glass of wine, or a standard beer. There is no known safe time and no known safe amount of alcohol for a pregnant woman to drink. Therefore, you should be prepared. If you’re going to a party, pre mix non alcoholic drinks and bring them with you. Challenge your friends, host or even bartender to create a non alcoholic drink for you to enjoy. For more information on FASD and the risks of drinking when you are pregnant, check out the resources below:

www.hss.gov.yk.ca/fasd_prevention.php

Questions? Call Alcohol and Drug Information Line. The service is free, completely confidential and is available 24/7.

1-866-980-9099

Links:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon (FASSY)

FASSY provides services to people with FAS or FAE and their families, woman at risk of having babies with FAS/FAE and professionals and people who work with FAS/FAE.

Services provided by Fetal Alcohol Society:

  • Educational programs
  • Prenatal information and support
  • Prevention workshops
  • Support to make a difference to people with FAS/FAE
  • Support for families in the community who are surviving FAS
  • Resource library

FAS Society of the Yukon at
867 393-4948, fax 867 393-4950 or
by email fascap@klondiker.com
Mailing address is Box 31396, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 6K8