Can The Pretty Patterns in Your Pottery Be Poison?
March 31, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Environmental Issues
Take a few minutes to read this special news report in the New York Times Health Section.
Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Seizures in Children
March 31, 2011 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues
A new study conducted by researchers in Denmark found that the longer infants were breastfed, the less likely they were to having epileptic seizures. You can read more about this study at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41463641/ns/health/
SAMHSA’s New 5 Year Strategic Plan
March 31, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Resources
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has published its Strategic Initiatives for the next 5 years. You can read the report by clicking on this link SAMHSA’S 5 Year Plan.
Colorful Pottery May Contain High Lead Levels
March 29, 2011 by ellen
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Another possible source for lead exposure, colorful pottery. To read this NY Times article click here.
NOFAS Weekly Roundup – Volume 2, Issue 13
March 29, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event
announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world
of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link
to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.
FEATURES
Wounded in the Womb: Diagnosing FASD
Continuing special coverage of the “Wounded in the Womb” series on FASD
from the Winnipeg Free Press. This week’s articles focus on diagnosis
of FASD.
Articles, Winnipeg Free Press, March 26, 2011
National Healthy Mothers Launches Text4Baby Initiative
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote
maternal and child health.
Program, National Healthy Mothers, March 24, 2011
Teachers face huge rise in special needs
Recent research recommends that teachers receive training on special
needs, especially those that are related to prenatal alcohol exposure.
Article, London Evening Standard, March 24, 2011
Why Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Affects Some Children But Not Others
According to a new study from Northwestern University, gene variation
passed on by a mother to her son contributes to a fetus’ vulnerability
to moderate alcohol exposure.
Article, Medical News Today, March, 24, 2011
Mom’s Genetics Contributes to Fetal Alcohol Damage
Gene screening for Dio3, which controls the levels of thyroid hormone in
the brain, could help to identify women whose fetuses could be at-risk.
Podcast, Scientific American, March 23, 2011
Behavior link to mother’s drinking
A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh shows that teenagers
are significantly more likely to be aggressive if their mothers consumed
alcohol early in pregnancy.
Article, United Kingdom Press Association, March 22, 2011
Substance Using Women with FASD and FASD Prevention
Promising practices for women with FASD and substance use issues from
Deborah Rutman, PhD of the University of Victoria – School of Social
Work.
Project Summary, University of Victoria – School of Social Work, Spring
2011
New Jersey Kids Count 2011 Released Today
March 28, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues, Resources
The New Jersey Kids Count for 2011 was released today. You can read it and more information by clicking on this link.
Are You or Any One You Know Using Text4baby Yet?
March 28, 2011 by rosie
Filed under Did You Know?-Current Updates, Resources
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information to help them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start in life. Women who sign up for the service by texting BABY to 511411 (or BEBE in Spanish) will receive free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or their baby’s date of birth.
