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Fetal AlcoholSpectrum

DisorderPresented by:Gina Iacobucci, Camilla Najgebauer,Lauren Vera, and Shannon Dowler


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Who are we?

We are 3rd

yearNursing Students from theUniversity of Ottawa

We are raising awareness on campus aboutthe issue of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder


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What are FASD & FAS?? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

describes a range of disabilitiescaused by prenatal exposure toalcohol.

Both are lifelong conditions thataffect the individual, the family andthe community.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one ofthe disabilities that falls underFASD. FAS is the disorder thatincludes the physical

characteristics.


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No one can predict which infantsborn to women who drink will be

affected, nor can anyone predicthow severe these effects will be.


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PhysicalCharacteristics of FAS

short openingbetween eye lids

Not all individuals with FASD will have allthree characteristics

thin upper lip

flattened verticalgrooves betweennose and upper

lip


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Behavioural & Mental

Characteristics of FASDCan include difficulties with: Decision making and judgment

Understanding abstract concepts, such as: adding,subtracting, time management and handling money

Understanding consequences of their actions

Emotional stability

Keeping a job Social interaction/forming friendships

Sleeping


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The cost of FASD annually to Canada ofj those 1-21 yrs old is lkjflasdkjfkjlkj $344,208,000.

FASD Statistics

FASD affects approximately 1% of peopleliving in Canada, thats 300,000 people.

In Canada, the incidence of FASD has beenestimated to be 9 in 1000 live births.


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Why should YOU care??

Young women between 18-24 yearshave the highest rate of un-intended

pregnancy.

Binge drinkers (consuming 5 or more drinks in

one night) are most likely to be less than 24years and attending a post-secondary

institution.

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University/college students are at risk for

conceiving a child with FASD


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For the Guys:

Biological fathers cannotcause FASD

However, it is known thatwomen who are with partners

who drink are more likely tothemselves drink duringpregnancy.

A role for future fathers:support the womans choicenot to drink during herpregnancy.


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Prevention

FASD is the leading cause ofpreventable birth defects.

If you are planning a pregnancy, stop

drinking before you get pregnant.

Dont wait for a positive

opregnancy test!!


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Sandys Law

As of February 1, 2005, theLiquour License Act of Ontariorequires alcohol serving and

brewing facilities to post signswarning women that drinkingalcohol during pregnancy cancause FASD


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Q: What is the safe amount ofAlcohol that can be consumed

during pregnancy?

A: There is nosafe amount!!!


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FASD Awareness Day!! The first FASDay was celebrated on

9/9/99.

September 9th

This day was chosen so that on theninth day of the ninth month of every

year, the world will remember thatduring the nine months of pregnancy awoman should abstain from alcohol.

fasday.com


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Thank you!

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