“The first in a series of short videos on a variety of topics related to FASDs, alcohol screening and brief intervention, and preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies,” by NPs, Midwives, & Nurses Partnering to Prevent FASDs.

Lower risk drinking limits for women are defined as no more than 1 standard drink per day and no more than 7 standard drinks per week. Binge drinking for women is consuming 4 or more drinks on one occasion. Pregnant women and those trying to become pregnant should abstain from alcohol completely.

Highlights

• 🍸 Lower risk drinking limits for women are 1 standard drink per day and 7 per week.
• 🍷 Binge drinking for women is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks on one occasion.
• 🚫 Pregnant women and those trying to become pregnant should not consume any alcohol.
• 💡 Alcohol use during pregnancy is associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
• 🌐 For more resources, visit tinyurl.com/askaboutalcohol.

Learn more from NPs, Midwives, & Nurses Partnering to Prevent FASDs (USA, November 2023)