For Healthcare Professionals

What to know

  • These materials are intended for healthcare providers to counsel patients about alcohol use and pregnancy and inform them about alcohol screening and brief intervention.
  • Materials include factsheets, badge cards, video, and a commentary.
The good news is FASDs are preventable if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth

How to use these resources

  • Clinics or health systems can print hard copies to distribute to healthcare professionals as appropriate.
  • Links to the resources below can be shared via partner communication channels and can easily be disseminated as email attachments.
  • National partners, healthcare professional organizations, and other federal agencies can also include the resources on their websites.
Content Source
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: April 23, 2025

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Reviewed: August 14, 2026

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