Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability but is fully preventable. GPs can play an important role in the prevention of FASD through primary and secondary prevention strategies.

This podcast will provide an overview of the impact of alcohol during pregnancy. Prevention strategies such as conversations around pregnancy and alcohol, screening, detection and raising community awareness will be discussed. Information on how to support women who are at risk of drinking will also be discussed.

Resources

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol

RACGP guidelines for preventive activities in general practice: https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Clinical%20Resources/Guidelines/Red%20Book/Guidelines-for-preventive-activities-in-general-practice.pdf

Every Moment Matters: https://everymomentmatters.org.au/

Every Moment Matters AUDIT-C Factsheet: https://everymomentmatters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/FARE_A4_FactSheet_Using-AUDIT-C-In-Practice.pdf

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Hub - https://www.fasdhub.org.au/

FASD Hub Preventative Strategies - https://www.fasdhub.org.au/fasd-information/prevention-strategies/

FASD Hub Alcohol and Pregnancy - https://www.fasdhub.org.au/alcohol--pregnancy/

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Strong Born campaign - https://www.naccho.org.au/fasd/strong-born/

Your Room: https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/

Medcast ‘Supporting alcohol-free pregnancy and safe breastfeeding’ e-learning: https://medcast.com.au/courses/596