Did You Know?
Using the modest estimate of 0.09% (9 per 1000) live births in Canada (Health Canada, 2006), there is likely about 4600 people living with FASD in Newfoundland and Labrador. (based on 2011 population statistic)
Drinking low amount of alcohol, such as 1-2 drinks at a time, may cause harm to a fetus. Current research methods might now be able to detect these effects for some time.
Actual risk for an individual woman is influenced by things like genetics, nutritional health, other substance use, whether the fetus is male or female, and a lot of other things.
Some women have a difficult time stopping drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Addiction can be complicated – support and care is often necessary.
It is estimated that approximately 50% of pregnancies in Canada are unintended or unplanned.
Welcome
This website was developed in 2012 by a diverse group of stakeholders across Newfoundland and Labrador.
We aim to build on existing networks and support systems that bring together people working in areas of prevention, treatment, interventions, support, policy, community and research.
To learn more about resources and contacts in various regions of Newfoundland and Labrador, click here.
People involved in FASD-related work are mostly associated with organizations and institutions within community, government and academia.
